CLV(i)
1 A wise son heeds his father's admonition, Yet a mocker does not hearken to rebuke."
2 From the fruit of righteousness the mouth of a man shall eat good, Yet the soul of the treacherous will eat violence."
3 He who constricts his mouth guards his soul; He who distends his lips, it is catastrophe for him."
4 The slothful man yearns for a thing, and his soul finds it not, Yet the soul of the industrious is conferred with richness."
5 The righteous man hates a false word, Yet the wicked one, he brings bad odor and abashment."
6 Righteousness, it shall preserve one whose way is flawless, Yet wickedness, it shall overthrow the sinner."
7 There is one who feigns himself rich yet has nothing at all; Another feigns himself destitute, yet his wealth is great."
8 His riches can be a ransoming shelter for a man's soul, While one who is destitute need not hearken to blackmail."
9 The light of the righteous is radiant, Yet the lamp of the wicked is extinguished."
10 Surely arrogance produces strife, Yet wisdom is found with those taking counsel."
11 Wealth gained from vanity decreases, Yet one who gets it together by his hands increases it."
12 Hope protracted makes the heart ill, Yet yearning that comes to pass is a tree of life."
13 He who despises the word is held pledged to its terms, Yet he who fears the law's instruction, he shall fare well."
14 The law of the wise man is a fountain of life, To keep one away from the traps of death."
15 Goodness of intelligence produces favor, Yet the way of the treacherous brings calamity."
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, Yet the stupid one spreads folly."
17 A wicked messenger casts one into peril, Yet a faithful agent brings healing."
18 Destitution and dishonor come to one who renounces admonition, Yet he who observes reproof shall be glorified."
19 Yearning that comes to pass is congenial to the soul, Yet it is an abhorrence to the stupid to withdraw from evil."
20 He who walks with the wise becomes wise, Yet he who associates with the stupid is imperiled."
21 Peril pursues sinners, Yet good is the repayment of the righteous."
22 The good man leaves an allotment to his sons' sons, Yet the sinner's estate is stored up for the righteous one."
23 The tillage of the destitute may yield much food, Yet it is swept up when there is no judgment."
24 He who keeps back his club hates his son, Yet he who loves him is early to discipline him."
25 The righteous one is eating to his soul's satisfaction, Yet the belly of the wicked lacks food."