1A wise son will receive his father's warning, but he that is scornful, will not hear when he is reproved.
2A good man shall enjoy the fruit of his mouth, but he that hath a froward mind, shall be spoiled.
3He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but who so speaketh unadvised, findeth harm.
4The sluggard would fain have, and can not get his desire: but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.
5A righteous man abhoreth lies, but the ungodly shameth both other and himself.
6Righteousness keepeth the innocent in the way, but ungodliness shall overthrow the sinner.
7Some men are rich, though they have nothing: again some men are poor having great riches.
8With goods every man delivereth his life, and the poor will not be reproved.
9The light of the righteous maketh joyful, but the candle of the ungodly shall be put out.
10Among the proud there is ever strife, but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.
11Hastily gotten goods are soon spent, but they that be gathered together with the hand, shall increase.
12Long tarring for a thing that is deferred, grieveth the heart: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word, destroyeth himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall have peace.
14The law is a well of life unto the wise, that it may keep him from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour, but hard is the way of the despisers.
16A wise man doth all things with discretion, but a fool will declare his folly.
17An ungodly messenger bringeth mischief, but a faithful ambassador is wholesome.
18He that thinketh scorn to be reformed, cometh to poverty and shame: but who so receiveth correction, shall come to honour.
19When a desire is brought to pass, it delighteth the soul: but fools abhor him that eschewth evil.
20He that goeth in the company of wise men, shall be wise: but who so is a companion of fools shall be hurt.
21Mischief followeth upon sinners, but the righteous shall have a good reward.
22Which their children's children shall have in possession, for the riches of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23There is plenteousness of food in the fields of the poor, and shall be increased out of measure.
24He that spareth the rod, hateth his son: but who so loveth him, holdeth him ever in nurture.
25The righteous eateth, and is satisfied, but the belly of the ungodly hath never enough.