Dual PanelProverbs of Solomon
1These are proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish son makes his mother sad.
2The money you get by doing wrong is not worth it, but doing good will save your life.
3The LORD does not let good people go hungry, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want.
4Laziness makes you poor, but working hard makes you rich.
5A smart son works hard all summer, but the son who sleeps through the harvest is a disgrace.
6People say things to bless those who live right, but the things the wicked say hide their violent plans.
7Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten.
8The wise follow instruction, but the fool who won’t stop talking will suffer for it.
9Whoever lives honestly is safe and secure, but those who lie and cheat will be caught.
10Evil secrets lead to pain and suffering, but speaking openly brings peace.
11Words that bring life flow from good people, but the words of the wicked hide their violent plans.
12Hate stirs up arguments, but love forgives and forgets.
13Words of wisdom come from those who are smart; the stupid won’t learn without a beating.
14Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.
15Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor.
16What good people do brings life, but wicked people produce only sin.
17Those who accept correction show others how to live. Those who reject correction lead others the wrong way.
18You might have to lie to hide your hatred, but saying something hurtful could be even more foolish.
19A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
20Words from good people are like pure silver, but thoughts from the wicked are worthless.
21Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding.
22It is the LORD'S blessing that brings wealth, and no hard work can add to it.
23Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.
24The wicked will be defeated by what they fear, but good people will get what they want.
25The wicked are destroyed when trouble comes, but good people stand strong forever.
26Sending a lazy person to do anything is as irritating as vinegar on your teeth or smoke in your eyes.
27Respect for the LORD will add years to your life, but the wicked will have their lives cut short.
28What good people hope for brings happiness, but what the wicked hope for brings destruction.
29The LORD protects those who do right, but he destroys those who do wrong.
30Good people will always be safe, but the wicked will be forced out of the land.
31Those who live right say wise things, but people stop listening to troublemakers.
32Good people know the right things to say, but the wicked say things to make trouble.