1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
2 Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 Adonai will not let a righteous soul go hungry, but thwarts the cravings of the wicked.
4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.