| | 1 | A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. | |
| | 2 | From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for violence. | |
| | 3 | He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. | |
| | 4 | The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. | |
| | 5 | The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. | |
| | 6 | Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. | |
| | 7 | One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. | |
| | 8 | A man's riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. | |
| | 9 | The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. | |
| | 10 | Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. | |
| | 11 | Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. | |
| | 12 | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. | |
| | 13 | He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. | |
| | 14 | The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. | |
| | 15 | Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. | |
| | 16 | Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly. | |
| | 17 | A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. | |
| | 18 | He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. | |
| | 19 | A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. | |
| | 20 | He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. | |
| | 21 | Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. | |
| | 22 | A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous. | |
| | 23 | A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away. | |
| | 24 | He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. | |
| | 25 | The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry. | |
