Proverbs

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Capitole:


versetul 1

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.


versetul 2

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.


versetul 3

He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.


versetul 4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.


versetul 5

A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.


versetul 6

Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.


versetul 7

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.


versetul 8

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.


versetul 9

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.


versetul 10

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.


versetul 11

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.


versetul 12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.


versetul 13

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.


versetul 14

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.


versetul 15

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.


versetul 16

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.


versetul 17

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.


versetul 18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.


versetul 19

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.


versetul 20

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.


versetul 21

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.


versetul 22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.


versetul 23

An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.


versetul 24

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.


versetul 25

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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