1A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,…
2By the fruit of his lips, a man…
3He who guards his mouth guards his soul.…
4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has…
5A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked…
6Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness…
7There are some who pretend to be rich,…
8The ransom of a man’s life is his…
9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but…
10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with…
11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who…
12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when…
13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but…
14The teaching of the wise is a spring…
15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of…
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a…
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a…
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses…
19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but…
20One who walks with wise men grows wise,…
21Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22A good man leaves an inheritance to his…
23An abundance of food is in poor people’s…
24One who spares the rod hates his son,…
25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of…
