1. The Proverbs of Solomon:A wise son gives his father joy,but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
2. Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing,but justice saves from death.
3. The Lord does not let the just go hungry,but the craving of the wicked he thwarts.
4. The slack hand impoverishes,but the busy hand brings riches.
5. A son who gathers in summer is a credit;a son who slumbers during harvest, a disgrace.
6. Blessings are for the head of the just;but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7. The memory of the just serves as blessing,but the name of the wicked will rot.
8. A wise heart accepts commands,but a babbling fool will be overthrown.
9. Whoever walks honestly walks securely,but one whose ways are crooked will fare badly.
10. One who winks at a fault causes trouble,but one who frankly reproves promotes peace.
11. The mouth of the just is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12. Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.