The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

A wise man’s instruction is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.

Good sense wins favor,
but the way of the treacherous never changes.

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.

Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.

The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

A righteous man eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

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Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil
is an abomination to fools.

A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.

The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.

Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.

The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

From the words of his mouth,
a man will enjoy good things,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.

One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked act disgustingly and disgracefully.

The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.

Righteousness guards people of integrity,
but wickedness undermines the sinner.

Riches are a ransom for a man’s life,
but a poor man hears no threat.