1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casts away the desire of the wicked.
4 He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.