A wise son makes his father happy.
    But a foolish son makes his mother sad.

² Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value.
    But right living will save you from death.

³ The Lord does not let people who live right go hungry.
    But he does not let evil people get what they hunger for.

⁴ A lazy person will end up poor.
    But a hard worker will become rich.

⁵ A son who gathers crops when they are ready is wise.
    But the son who sleeps through the harvest is a disgrace.

⁶ People who do what is right will have rich blessings.
    But the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.

⁷ Good people will be remembered as a blessing.
    But evil people will soon be forgotten.

⁸ A wise person does what he is told.
    But a talkative fool will be ruined.

⁹ The honest person will live safely.
    But the one who is dishonest will be caught.

¹⁰ A wink may get you into trouble.
    And foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

¹¹ Like a fountain of water, the words of a good person give life.
    But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

¹² Hatred stirs up trouble.
    But love forgives all wrongs.

¹³ You can expect wise people to speak with understanding.
    But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.

¹⁴ Wise people don’t tell everything they know.
    But a foolish person talks too much and is ruined.

¹⁵ Having lots of money protects the rich.
    But having no money destroys the poor.

¹⁶ Good people are rewarded with life.
    But evil people are paid back with punishment.

¹⁷ The person who accepts correction is on the way to life.
    But the person who ignores correction will be ruined.

¹⁸ Whoever hides his hate is a liar.
    Whoever tells lies is a fool.

¹⁹ If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin.
    If you are wise, you will keep quiet.

²⁰ The words of a good person are like pure silver.
    But an evil person’s thoughts are worth little.
²¹ A good person’s words will help many others.
    But a foolish person dies because he doesn’t have wisdom.

²² The Lord’s blessing brings wealth.
    And with it comes no sorrow.

²³ A foolish person enjoys doing wrong.
    But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.

²⁴ An evil person will get what he fears most.
    But a good person will receive what he wants most.

²⁵ A storm will blow the evil person away.
    But a good person will always be safe.

²⁶ A lazy person brings trouble to the one he works for.
    He bothers others like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

²⁷ Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life.
    But an evil person will have his life cut short.

²⁸ A good person can look forward to happiness.
    But an evil person can expect nothing.

²⁹ The Lord will protect good people.
    But he will ruin those who do evil.

³⁰ Good people will always be safe.
    But evil people will not remain in the land.

³¹ A good person says wise things.
    But a liar’s tongue will be stopped.

³² Good people say the right thing.
    But the wicked tell lies.