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¹ WISE son hears his fathers instructions; but an evil son does not listen to rebuke.

² A good man shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; but the souls of the wicked shall perish.

³ He who guards his mouth keeps his life; he who speaks too much shall bring ruin upon himself.

⁴ A sluggard is always craving; but the soul of the diligent shall be enriched.

⁵ A righteous man hates lying; but a wicked man is loathsome, and shall be ashamed and confounded.

⁶ Righteousness keeps him that is upright in his way; but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; there are others who pretend to be poor, yet have great riches.

⁸ The ransom of a mans life is his riches; but the poor ignores a rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous shall rejoice; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ A wicked man commits shameful things; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth acquired unjustly will diminish; but he who gathers justly shall increase his wealth.

¹² Blessed is the man who is willing to help; more blessed is he than he who merely rests in hope, as a tree of life he bears fruit.

¹³ He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life to those who depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵ Good understanding brings mercy; but the way of transgressors leads to destruction.

¹⁶ Every prudent man deals wisely; but a fool speaks foolishness.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is a healer.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction; but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹ A noble desire is sweet to the soul; but the abomination of the wicked is far away from knowledge.

²⁰ He who walks with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall suffer harm.

²¹ Evil pursues sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his childrens children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

²³ Those who do not understand the manner of life are destroyed by riches; yea, many men are destroyed completely.

²⁴ He who spares his rod hates his son; but he who loves his son disciplines him diligently.

²⁵ The righteous man eats and is satisfied; but the belly of the wicked shall want.