1) A person who, being rebuked, hardens his neck, will suddenly be crushed, and there will be no healing for him.
2) When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked reign, the people groan.
3) A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy; but whoever associates with harlots wastes his wealth.
4) The king establishes the earth with justice, but the one who loves gifts ruins it.
5) A man who flatters his friend spreads a net for his feet.
6) The sin of an evil man is a snare for him, but the righteous man rejoices and rejoices.
7) The righteous man carefully delves into the litigation of the poor, but the wicked does not examine the matter.
8) Depraved people revolt the city, but wise people calm the rebellion.
9) An intelligent person, suing a stupid person, whether he gets angry or laughs, has no peace.
10) Bloodthirsty people hate the blameless, but the righteous care about his life.
11) A fool pours out all his anger, but a wise man restrains it.
12) If a ruler listens to false speech, then all his servants are wicked.
13) The poor and the covetous meet each other; but the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
14) If the king judges the poor with justice, then his throne will be established forever.
15) The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child, left neglected, brings shame to his mother.
16) When the wicked increase, iniquity increases; but the righteous will see their fall.
17) Discipline your son, and he will give you peace and bring joy to your soul.
18) Without revelation from above, the people are unbridled, but he who keeps the law is blessed.
19) A slave cannot learn by words, because although he understands them, he does not obey.
20) Have you seen a person who was rash in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21) If you raise a slave in bliss from childhood, then later he will want to be a son.
22) An angry person starts a quarrel, and a quick-tempered person sins a lot.
23) A man’s pride humbles him, but he who is humble in spirit gains honor.
24) He who shares with a thief hates his own soul; he hears a curse, but does not announce it.
25) Fear of people sets a snare; but he who trusts in the Lord will be safe.
26) Many seek the ruler’s favorable face, but a person’s destiny is from the Lord.
27) An unrighteous person is an abomination to the righteous, and one who follows the straight path is an abomination to the wicked.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru