1Children who are wise ◄pay attention/heed it► when their parents discipline/correct them;
2Good people are rewarded [IDM] for the good things [MET] that they say,
3Those who are very careful about what they say [MTY] will live a long life;
4People who are lazy want things very much, but they will not get anything [HYP].
5Righteous/Honest people hate/detest lies,
6The behavior [PRS] of those who always do what is right will protect them,
7Some people who have nothing pretend to be rich,
8Rich people are able to pay people who want to kill them, with the result that they will be protected, not killed,
9Righteous people are like a lamp [MET] that shines brightly,
10People who are arrogant/proud always cause strife;
11Those who acquire a lot of money quickly by doing what is wrong, probably will lose it quickly,
12When people do not receive the things that they are expecting to receive, ◄it causes them to despair/they become very sad►;
13Those who despise the good advice that others give them are bringing ruin on themselves;
14What wise people teach is like a fountain whose water gives life [MET];
15People respect those who have good sense,
16Those who have good sense always think carefully/wisely before they do something;
17Messengers who are not reliable cause trouble,
18Those who refuse to pay attention when others discipline/correct them will become poor and disgraced;
19It is delightful to receive what we desire;
20Those who habitually associate with wise people become wise;
21Sinners have trouble [PRS] wherever they go,
22When good people die, their grandchildren inherit their money;
23Sometimes poor people’s fields produce plenty of food,
24Those who do not punish their children for bad behavior do not really love them;
25Righteous people have enough food to eat and be satisfied,