[1] The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father;	But a
foolish son brings grief to his mother. [2] Treasures of wickedness profit
nothing,    But righteousness delivers from death. [3] Yahweh will not
allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,	 But he thrusts away the
desire of the wicked. [4] He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,	
But the hand of the diligent brings wealth. [5] He who gathers in summer is
a wise son,    But he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes
shame. [6] Blessings are on the head of the righteous,	  But violence
covers the mouth of the wicked. [7] The memory of the righteous is blessed,
   But the name of the wicked will rot. [8] The wise in heart accept
commandments,	 But a chattering fool will fall. [9] He who walks
blamelessly walks surely,    But he who perverts his ways will be found
out. [10] One winking with the eye causes sorrow,    But a chattering fool
will fall. [11] The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,    But
violence covers the mouth of the wicked. [12] Hatred stirs up strife,	
But love covers all wrongs. [13] Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has
discernment,	But a rod is for the back of him who is void of
understanding. [14] Wise men lay up knowledge,	  But the mouth of the
foolish is near ruin. [15] The rich man`s wealth is his strong city.	The
destruction of the poor is their poverty. [16] The labor of the righteous
leads to life.	  The increase of the wicked leads to sin. [17] He is in
the way of life who heeds correction,	 But he who forsakes reproof leads
others astray. [18] He who hides hatred has lying lips.    He who utters a
slander is a fool. [19] In the multitude of words there is no lack of
disobedience,	 But he who restrains his lips does wisely. [20] The tongue
of the righteous is like choice silver.    The heart of the wicked is of
little worth. [21] The lips of the righteous feed many,    But the foolish
die for lack of understanding. [22] The blessing of Yahweh brings wealth,  
 And he adds no trouble to it. [23] It is a fool`s pleasure to do
wickedness,    But wisdom is a man of understanding`s pleasure. [24] What
the wicked fear, will overtake them,	But the desire of the righteous
will be granted. [25] When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more;   
But the righteous is an everlasting foundation. [26] As vinegar to the
teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,    So is the sluggard to those who send
him. [27] The fear of Yahweh prolongs days,    But the years of the wicked
shall be shortened. [28] The prospect of the righteous is joy,	  But the
hope of the wicked will perish. [29] The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to
the upright,	But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. [30]
The righteous will never be removed,	But the wicked will not dwell in
the land. [31] The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,	  But the
perverse tongue will be cut off. [32] The lips of the righteous know what
is acceptable,	  But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.