A wise son hears his father

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DisciplineFamily1A wise son heeds his father`s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

Speech2From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.

Speech3Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Work4A sluggard`s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

JusticeSpeech5The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.

Justice6Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick

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Wealth7One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Wealth8A person`s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.

Justice9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

AngerWisdom10Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Wealth11Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

Desire12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise

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Discipline13Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

Wisdom14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

Wisdom15Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.

Wisdom16All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.

SpeechFriendship17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

Discipline18Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

DesireWisdom19A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

FriendshipWisdom20Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

A good man leaves an inheritance

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Justice21Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

WealthFamily22A good person leaves an inheritance for their children`s children, but a sinner`s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

JusticeWealth23An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.

DisciplineFamily24Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

Justice25The righteous eat to their hearts` content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

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