1. The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
2. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
3. Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous man to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.
4. He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
6. Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
7. The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.
8. The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
9. He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10. He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.
11. The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
12. Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.