²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(A)
    but the righteous^(B) are rewarded with good things.^(C)

²² A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(D)

²³ An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(E) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(F) them.^(G)

²⁵ The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.^(H)

14 The wise woman builds her house,^(I)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

² Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

³ A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(J)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.^(K)

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox^(L) come abundant harvests.

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.^(M)

⁶ The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.^(N)

⁷ Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(O)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(P)

⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

¹⁰ Each heart knows its own bitterness,
    and no one else can share its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be destroyed,^(Q)
    but the tent of the upright will flourish.^(R)

¹² There is a way that appears to be right,^(S)
    but in the end it leads to death.^(T)