Proverbs

A wise son makes his father rejoice,+

But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

 2 The treasures gained by wickedness will be of no benefit,

But righteousness is what rescues from death.+

 3 Jehovah will not cause the righteous one* to go hungry,+

But he will deny the wicked what they crave.

 4 Idle hands will cause poverty,+

But diligent hands bring riches.+

 5 The son acting with insight gathers the crop in summer,

But the son acting shamefully is fast asleep during the harvest.+

 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous one,+

But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

 7 The memory* of the righteous one is due for a blessing,+

But the name of the wicked will rot.+

 8 The wisehearted person will accept instructions,*+

But the one speaking foolishly will be trodden down.+

 9 The one walking in integrity will walk in security,+

But the one making his ways crooked will be found out.+

10 The one who slyly winks his eye causes grief,+

And the one who speaks foolishly will be trodden down.+

11 The mouth of the righteous one is a source of life,+

But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.+

12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions,

But love covers over all transgressions.+

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning person,+

But the rod is for the back of one lacking good sense.*+

14 Those who are wise treasure up knowledge,+

But the mouth of the fool invites ruin.+

16 The activity of the righteous one leads to life;

But the produce of the wicked one leads to sin.+

17 The one who heeds discipline is a path to life,*

But the one who ignores reproof leads others astray.

18 The one who conceals his hatred speaks lies,+

And the one spreading malicious reports* is stupid.

19 When words are many, transgression cannot be avoided,+

But whoever controls his lips acts discreetly.+

20 The tongue of the righteous one is like the finest silver,+

But the heart of the wicked one is worth little.

21 The lips of the righteous one nourish* many,+

But the foolish die for lack of sense.+

22 It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes one rich,+

And He adds no pain* with it.

23 Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the stupid one,

But wisdom is for the man of discernment.+

24 What the wicked one fears will come upon him;

But the desire of the righteous will be granted.+

25 When the storm passes by, the wicked one will be no more,+

But the righteous one is a foundation forever.+

26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,

So the lazy person is to the one who sends him.*

27 The fear of Jehovah prolongs life,+

But the years of the wicked will be cut short.+

28 The expectation* of the righteous brings joy,+

But the hope of the wicked will perish.+

29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold for the blameless one,+

But it means ruin for evildoers.+

30 The righteous one will never be made to fall,+

But the wicked will no longer inhabit the earth.+

31 The mouth of the righteous one produces* wisdom,

But the perverse tongue will be cut off.

32 The lips of the righteous one know what is pleasing,

But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.