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1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child brings sorrow to his mother.
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The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 The treasure of the wicked won't profit them, but righteousness rescues people from death.
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Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD doesn't let the righteous starve, but he rejects the desires of the wicked.
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The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 Laziness brings poverty; hard work makes one rich.
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Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 A wise son harvests in the summer; a disgraceful son sleeps right through the harvest.
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He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6 Blessings cover the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
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Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked rots.
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The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The skilled mind accepts commands, but a foolish talker is ruined.
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The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
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