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1 The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of 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 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death.
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Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire 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 He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
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Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
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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 are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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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 blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
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The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
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