1A wise son listens to his father's teaching, but someone who mocks does not listen to correction.
2By the words they speak, a person enjoys good things; but unfaithful people desire violence.
3Whoever guards their mouth protects their life. Anyone who speaks carelessly will be ruined.
4A lazy person desires things but gets nothing, but a diligent person will be completely satisfied with what they desire.
5A righteous person hates lies, but a wicked person brings shame and disgrace.
6Righteousness protects those who live with integrity, but wickedness destroys sinners.
7Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing, while others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.
8People's wealth can be the cost of their life, but the poor don't have to worry about threats.
9The light of good people shines brightly, but the lamp of wicked people goes out.
10Pride only causes arguments, but wisdom comes to those who listen to advice.
11Money gained dishonestly disappears, but money earned through hard work grows.
12When hope is delayed, it makes your heart sick. But when your desire is fulfilled, it brings new life.
13Whoever ignores instruction will suffer for it, but whoever respects a command will be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, helping people avoid the traps of death.
15Good understanding earns favor, but the path of unfaithful people is difficult.
16Every careful person acts with knowledge, but a foolish person shows their foolishness.
17A wicked messenger gets into trouble, but a trustworthy messenger brings healing.
18Poverty and shame come to those who refuse discipline, but those who accept correction will be honored.
19When a desire is fulfilled, it is sweet to the soul, but fools hate to stop doing evil.
20If you spend time with wise people, you will become wiser, but if you spend time with fools, you will be harmed.
21Trouble follows sinners, but success rewards righteous people.
22A good person leaves an inheritance for their grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is saved for the righteous.
23There is plenty of food in the fields of the poor, but injustice takes it away.
24Whoever doesn't discipline their child doesn't love them. But whoever loves their child is careful to discipline them.
25Righteous people eat until they are satisfied, but wicked people go hungry.