1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; but He thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5A wise son gathereth in summer; but a son that doeth shamefully sleepeth in harvest.