1) A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a violent son does not listen to reproof.
2) From the fruit of his mouth a person will taste good, but the soul of transgressors will taste evil.
3) He who guards his mouth guards his soul; but whoever opens his mouth wide will be in trouble.
4) The soul of the lazy desires, but in vain; and the soul of the diligent will be satisfied.
5) The righteous hates false words, but the wicked disgraces and dishonors himself.
6) Truth keeps the blameless along the way, but wickedness destroys the sinner.
7) Someone pretends to be rich, but he has nothing; another pretends to be poor, but he has a lot of wealth.
8) A man redeems his life with his wealth, but the poor do not even hear the threat.
9) The light of the righteous burns cheerfully, but the lamp of the wicked goes out. [Cunning souls wander in sins, but the righteous have compassion and mercy.]
10) From arrogance comes discord, but from those who consult, wisdom comes.
11) Wealth is exhausted by vanity, but he who gathers with labor multiplies it.
12) Hope that does not come true for a long time torments the heart, but a fulfilled desire is like a tree of life.
13) He who neglects the word causes harm to himself; and whoever fears the commandment will be rewarded.
14) [The wicked son has nothing good, but the wise servant has successful deeds and his path is straight.]
15) The teaching of the wise is a source of life, removing one from the snares of death.
16) A good mind is pleasant, but the path of the wicked is cruel.
17) Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.
18) A bad ambassador gets into trouble, but a faithful messenger brings salvation.
19 Poverty and shame to him who rejects the teaching; and whoever keeps the instruction will be honored.
20) A wish fulfilled is pleasant for the soul; but it is intolerable for fools to shy away from evil.
21) He who associates with the wise will be wise, but he who associates with fools will become corrupt.
22) Sinners are pursued by evil, but the righteous are rewarded with good.
23) The good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the sinner is reserved for the righteous.
24) There is also a lot of grain in the fields of the poor; but some die from the disorder.
25) He who spares his rod hates his son; and whoever loves punishes him from childhood.
26) The righteous eats until he is full, but the belly of the wicked suffers deprivation.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru