Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
1 Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.
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A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
2 Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence.
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By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; But the unfaithful crave violence.
3 Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants.
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The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, But the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
5 Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.
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A righteous man hates lies, But a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6 Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.
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Righteousness guards the way of integrity, But wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune.
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There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8 The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor.
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The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hears no threats.
9 The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.
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The light of the righteous shines brightly, But the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.
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By pride comes only quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.
11 The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have.
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Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed, but a wish come true fills you with joy.
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Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
13 If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.
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Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teachings of the wise are a fountain of life; they will help you escape when your life is in danger.
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The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.
15 Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.
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Good understanding wins favor; But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.
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Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
17 Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.
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Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 How good it is to get what you want! Stupid people refuse to turn away from evil.
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Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, But fools detest turning from evil.
20 Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.
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One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble follows sinners everywhere, but righteous people will be rewarded with good things.
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Misfortune pursues sinners, But prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 Good people will have wealth to leave to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners will go to the righteous.
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A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23 Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust people keep them from being farmed.
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An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, But injustice sweeps it away.
24 If you don't punish your children, you don't love them. If you do love them, you will correct them.
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One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25 The righteous have enough to eat, but the wicked are always hungry.
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The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the belly of the wicked goes hungry.