| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15The rich man's wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity. |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. |
| 32[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 32The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted. |
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