1 A wise son is the doctrine of the father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is rebuked.
1 A wise son is the doctrine of the father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is rebuked.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth man shall be filled with good things: but the soul of the prevaricators is wicked.
2 Of the fruit of his own mouth man shall be filled with good things: but the soul of the prevaricators is wicked.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that is unadvised to speak shall feel evils.
3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that is unadvised to speak shall feel evils.
4 The sluggard will and will not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
4 The sluggard will and will not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat.
5 The just shall detest a lying word: but the impious confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
5 The just shall detest a lying word: but the impious confoundeth, and shall be confounded.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but impiety supplanteth the sinner.
6 Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but impiety supplanteth the sinner.
7 There is one as it were with riches whereas he hath nothing: and there is as it were poor, whereas he is in much riches.
7 There is one as it were with riches whereas he hath nothing: and there is as it were poor, whereas he is in much riches.
8 The redemption of a man's life, his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
8 The redemption of a man's life, his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
9 The light of the just maketh glad: but the candle of the impious shall be extinguished.
9 The light of the just maketh glad: but the candle of the impious shall be extinguished.
10 Among the proud there are always brawls: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
10 Among the proud there are always brawls: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.
11 Substance hastened shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall be multiplied.
11 Substance hastened shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall be multiplied.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: a tree of life the desire of ckoning.
12 Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: a tree of life the desire of ckoning.
13 Who so detracteth from any thing, he bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the precept, shall converse in peace. Guileful souls err in sins: the just are merciful & have pity.
13 Who so detracteth from any thing, he bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the precept, shall converse in peace. Guileful souls err in sins: the just are merciful & have pity.
14 The law of a wise man a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
14 The law of a wise man a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
15 Good doctrine shall give grace: in the way of contemners a whirlpool.
15 Good doctrine shall give grace: in the way of contemners a whirlpool.
16 The subtle man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool openeth folly.
16 The subtle man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool openeth folly.
17 The messenger of the impious shall fall into evil: but a faithful legate, is health.
17 The messenger of the impious shall fall into evil: but a faithful legate, is health.
18 Poverty, and ignominy, to him that forsaketh discipline: but he that yieldeth to him that rebuketh, shall be glorified.
18 Poverty, and ignominy, to him that forsaketh discipline: but he that yieldeth to him that rebuketh, shall be glorified.
19 Desire if it be accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools detest them that fly evil things.
19 Desire if it be accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools detest them that fly evil things.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall be made like.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall be made like.
21 Evil pursueth sinners, and to the just good things shall be repayed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners, and to the just good things shall be repayed.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and nephews: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
22 The good man leaveth heirs, sons, and nephews: and the substance of the sinner is kept for the just.
23 Much meat in the tilled grounds of the fathers: and to others they are gathered without judgment.
23 Much meat in the tilled grounds of the fathers: and to others they are gathered without judgment.
24 He that spareth the rod, hateth his child: but he that loveth him doth instantly nurture him.
24 He that spareth the rod, hateth his child: but he that loveth him doth instantly nurture him.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the impious unsatiable.
25 The just eateth and filleth his soul: but the belly of the impious unsatiable.