1. These are the proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish one makes his mother sad.
2. Wealth gained by doing wrong will not really help you, but doing right will save you from death.
3. The Lord takes care of good people and gives them the food they need, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want.
4. Lazy hands will make you poor; hard-working hands will make you rich.
5. A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless.
6. People say good things about those who live right, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.
7. Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten.
8. The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves.