One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

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

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.