Proverbs

¹ but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

² but the unfaithful have a craving for violence.

³ but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

⁴ but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

⁵ but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

⁶ but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

⁷ another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

⁸ but a poor man hears no threat.

⁹ but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

¹¹ but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

¹² but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ but he who respects a command is rewarded.

¹⁴ turning a man from the snares of death.

¹⁵ but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

¹⁶ but a fool exposes his folly.

¹⁷ but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

¹⁸ but whoever heeds correction is honored.

¹⁹ but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ but a companion of fools suffers harm.

²¹ but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

²² but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

²³ but injustice sweeps it away.

²⁴ but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

²⁵ but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.