VIN(i)
1 A wise son heeds a father's correction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence.
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.
5 The righteous hates a word of falsehood; the wicked will bring shame and disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.
8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 Whoso is refusing instruction—poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
23 An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25 A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.