The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child grieves his mother.

A heart of wisdom will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}.

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a tongue of perversity will be cut off.

Balances of deceit [are] an abomination of Yahweh, but {an accurate weight} delights him.

He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

A person of kindness rewards himself, but a cruel [person] harms his own flesh.

He who withholds grain, the people curse him, but a blessing [is] for the head of him who sells.

A lip of truth endures forever, but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.

Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.

A wise child [hears] the discipline of a father, but a scoffer does not listen to a rebuke.

Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled [is] a tree of life.

A messenger of wickedness will fall into trouble, but an envoy of the faithful [brings] healing.

A desire {fulfilled} will be sweet to the soul, but an abomination of fools is turning from evil.

Walk with the wise and be wise, but as for the companion of fools, he will suffer harm.

{When there are no} oxen the manger is empty, but an abundance of crops [comes] by the strength of an ox.

A soft answer will turn away wrath, but a word of trouble will stir {anger}.

A child of wisdom will make a father glad, but a {foolish person}, he despises his mother.

A heart of righteousness will ponder the answer, but a mouth of wickedness will pour out deceit.

The friend loves at all times, but a brother is born for adversity.

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a downcast spirit will dry out bones.

The spirit of a man will endure his sickness, but a broken spirit, who may bear it?

The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.

Many a person will proclaim his loyalty [for] himself, but a man [who is] trustworthy, who can find?

A false witness will perish, but a man who listens will testify with success.

and you shall put a knife to your throat if you have a {big appetite}.

A crucible [is] for the silver, and a furnace for the gold, but a man [is tested by] the mouth of him who praises him.

He who misleads the upright onto the way of evil, into his pits he will fall. But as for the blameless, they will inherit good.

By justice a king gives stability [to] a land, but a man of bribes will ruin it.

As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced [by] his mother.

When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.

Charm [is] deceit and beauty [is] vain; [but] a woman who fears Yahweh shall be praised.