1. The Proverbs of Solomon:A wise child makes a father rejoice,but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
2. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.
3. The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous,but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4. The one who is lazy becomes poor,but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
5. The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son,but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
6. Blessings are on the head of the righteous,but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
7. The memory of the righteous is a blessing,but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
8. The wise person accepts instructions,but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.