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| 1. | A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. |
| 2. | By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence. |
| 3. | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
| 4. | The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. |
| 5. | A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. |
| 6. | Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
| 7. | There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. |
| 8. | The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. |
| 9. | The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. |
| 10. | Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom. |
| 11. | Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. |
| 12. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. |
| 13. | Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. |
| 14. | The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. |
| 15. | Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard. |
| 16. | Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. |
| 17. | A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. |
| 18. | Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. |
| 19. | Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. |
| 20. | One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. |
| 21. | Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. |
| 22. | A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. |
| 23. | An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away. |
| 24. | One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. |
| 25. | The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry. |