1 These are the wise words of Solomon:A wise son makes his father happy.But a foolish son makes his mother sad.
2 Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value.But right living will save you from death.
3 The Lord does not let people who live right go hungry.But he does not let evil people get what they hunger for.
4 A lazy person will end up poor.But a hard worker will become rich.
5 A son who gathers crops when they are ready is wise.But the son who sleeps through the harvest is a disgrace.
6 People who do what is right will have rich blessings.But the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.
7 Good people will be remembered as a blessing.But evil people will soon be forgotten.