A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, heareth not when he is reproved. 2Of the fruit of his own month shall a man be filled with good things: but the soul of transgressors is wicked. 3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. 4The sluggard willeth, and willeth not: but the soul of them that work, shall be made fat. 5The just shall hate a lying word: but the wicked confoundeth, and shall be confounded. 6Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches. 8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension. 9The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom. 11Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand, shall increase. 12Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh, is a tree of life. 13Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy. 14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.