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He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.

An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.

A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man's hands will return to him [as a harvest].

The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God's wisdom] is right in his own eyes, But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.

Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time], But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.

The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

The lazy man does not catch and roast his prey, But the precious possession of a [wise] man is diligence [because he recognizes opportunities and seizes them].

A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father's discipline and instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.

From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.

The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.

The ransom for a man's life is his wealth, But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].

Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge, But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.

He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].

The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].

He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the LORD [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect], But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.

In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none [for his ears are closed to wisdom], But knowledge is easy for one who understands [because he is willing to learn].