The proverbs of Solomon : A wise son brings joy to his father , but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing , but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
The LORD ... does not let the righteous go hungry , but He denies the craving of the wicked.
Idle hands make one poor , but diligent hands bring wealth.
He who gathers in summer (is) a wise son , (but) he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous , but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The memory of the righteous is a blessing , but the name of the wicked will rot.
A wise heart will receive commandments , but foolish lips will come to ruin.
He who walks in integrity walks securely , but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
He who winks the eye causes grief , and foolish lips will come to ruin.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life , but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Hatred stirs up dissension ... , but love covers all transgressions.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning , but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
The wise store up knowledge , but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city , but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
The labor of the righteous leads to life , (but) the gain of the wicked (brings) punishment.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life , but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips , and whoever spreads slander ... is a fool.
When words are many , sin is unavoidable ... , but he who restrains his lips is wise.
The tongue of the righteous (is) choice silver , (but) the heart of the wicked (has) little worth.
The lips of the righteous feed many , but fools die for lack of judgment.
The blessing of the LORD ... enriches , and He adds no sorrow to it.
The fool delights in shameful conduct , but a man of understanding has wisdom.
What the wicked (man) ... dreads will overtake him , but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
When the whirlwind passes , the wicked are no more , but the righteous are secure forever.
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes , so (is) the slacker to those who send him.
The fear of the LORD prolongs life , but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
The hope of the righteous is joy , but the expectations of the wicked will perish.
The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright , but destruction (awaits) those who do evil.
The righteous will never ... be shaken , but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom , but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting , but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.