Thomson(i)
1 A wise son is obedient to his father; but a disobedient son is in the way to destruction.
2 A good man eateth of the fruits of righteousness: but the souls of transgressors shall perish untimely.
3 He who guardeth his mouth preserveth his life; but he who is rash with his mouth, shall bring on himself terror.
4 Every sluggard is employed in wishing: but the hands of the diligent, in procuring.
5 A righteous man hateth a false word; but the wicked is shamed and shall not have confidence.
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7 Some pretend to be rich, having nothing; and some feign themselves poor, in great wealth.
8 The ransom of a man's life is his wealth; but a poor man is not subject to threats.
9 The righteous have light continually; but the light of the wicked is extinguished. Deceitful souls are led astray by sins; but the righteous exercise pity and compassion.
10 A wicked man doth mischief with haughtiness; but wise men are their own judges.
11 Wealth acquired by injustice, diminisheth; but he who gathereth for himself with piety, shall be satisfied. A righteous man sheweth mercy and lendeth.
12 Better is he who heartily beginneth to help, than he who promiseth and giveth expectation; for good desire is a tree of life.
13 He who despiseth business shall be despised by it; but he who feareth a commandment is safe. To a deceitful son nothing can be good: but the actions of a wise servant are prosperous, and his way will be prospered.
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life; but the fool shall die by a snare.
15 A good understanding giveth favour: and to know the law is a proof of good understanding; but the ways of impostors end in destruction.
16 Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; but the fool hath laid open his wickedness.
17 A daring king will involve himself in evils; but a wise ambassador will deliver him.
18 Instruction removeth poverty and disgrace; and he who regardeth reproofs shall be honoured.
19 The desires of the pious sweeten life: but the works of the wicked are far from knowledge.
20 By walking with the wise thou wilt be wise; but he who walketh with fools will be known.
21 Evils shall pursue sinners, but good will overtake the righteous.
22 A good man shall leave an inheritance to his children; but the wealth of the wicked is treasured up for the righteous.
23 The righteous shall spend many years in wealth; but the unrighteous shall perish in a short time.
24 He who spareth the rod hateth his son; but he who loveth him correcteth diligently.
25 A righteous man eateth and satisfieth his soul; but the souls of the wicked are insatiate.