13 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,

^ but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

2 A person can eat well as a result of the fruit of their mouth,

^ but the appetite of treacherous people is violence.

3 The person who zips their lips, protects their life,

^ but those who open their mouths, destroy themselves.

4 Lazy people want a lot but get nothing,

^ but those who are diligent will have plenty.

5 Godly people hate fake news,

^ but the wicked person causes a stink and disgrace.

6 doing what’s right preserves those who like to display integrity,

^ but wickedness overcomes the sinner.

7 Some people pretend to be wealthy, but have very little.

Others act as if they’re poor, but are actually very wealthy.

8 The rich man’s wealth might be needed to ransom his life,

^ but the poor person hears no threat.

9 The person who does what’s right has a light that shines brightly,

^ but the lamp of the wicked person gets put out.

10 Insolence only causes friction,

^ but those who take advice, advance in wisdom.

11 Wealth gained dishonestly gets frittered away,

^ but what’s earnt through hard work will increase.

12 Hoping for something that never happens causes stress,

^ but when a longing is fulfilled, it’s like a new lease of life.

13 Anyone who despises instruction will pay for it,

^ but a person who respects a command will be rewarded.

14 Instruction from the wise is a fountain of life,

→ turning a person away from deadly traps.

15 Good insight gives favour,

^ but the path of treacherous people is hard.

16 Every sensible person makes use of knowledge,

^ but the fool displays his foolishness.

17 A wicked messenger gets into trouble,

^ but reliable messengers help the situation.

18 Poverty and disgrace are for those who ignore discipline,

^ but the person who heeds correction will end up being honoured.

19 A desire that gets fulfilled makes a person feel pleased,

^ but foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

20 The person who walks with wise people will become wise,

^ but anyone associating with fools will get harmed.

21 Calamity chases after sinners,

^ but goodness will reward those who do what’s right.

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children,

^ but a sinner’s wealth will be saved for those who do what’s right.

23 The unused field of a poor person could produce a lot of food,

^ but injustice sweeps it away from them.

24 The parent who doesn’t spank their children must hate them,

^ but the one who loves them, is diligent in disciplining them.

25 The person who does what’s right will be able to satisfy their appetite,

^ but the stomach of wicked people doesn’t get enough.