Proverbs

¹These are the proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish one makes his mother sad. ²Wealth gained by doing wrong will not really help you, but doing right will save you from death. ³The Lord takes care of good people and gives them the food they need, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want. ⁴Lazy hands will make you poor; hard-working hands will make you rich. ⁵A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless. ⁶People say good things about those who live right, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. ⁷Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten.