1 The proverbs of Solomon:A wise son makes his father happy,but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Treasures gained dishonestly profit no one,but righteousness rescues from death.
3 The Lord will not allow a righteous person to starve,but he intentionally ignores the desires of a wicked person.
4 Lazy hands bring poverty,but hard-working hands bring riches.
5 Whoever gathers in the summer is a wise son.Whoever sleeps at harvest time brings shame.
6 Blessings cover the head of a righteous person,but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.
7 The name of a righteous person remains blessed,but the names of wicked people will rot away.