1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; But a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death.
3 Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, But he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
4 He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, But he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
