1 Kas dažnai baramas, bet užkietina savo sprandą, bus staiga sunaikintas ir nebeatsigaus.
2 Kai teisieji valdo, tauta džiaugiasi, o kai valdo nedorėliai, tauta dejuoja.
3 Kas myli išmintį, džiugina tėvą, o kas susideda su paleistuvėmis, praranda turtą.
4 Teisingai valdydamas, karalius sustiprina kraštą, o kas ima kyšius, griauna jį.
5 Kas pataikauja artimui, spendžia pinkles sau.
6 Piktas žmogus įsipainioja nusikaltimuose, o teisusis gieda ir džiūgauja.
7 Teisusis atsižvelgia į beturčių teises, o nedorėlis nenori jų žinoti.
8 Niekintojai sukelia mieste neramumus, o išmintingieji nukreipia rūstybę.
9 Jei išmintingas susiginčija su kvailiu,ar tas niršta, ar juokiasi,nėra ramybės.
10 Kraujo trokštantis nekenčia nekaltojo, o teisieji rūpinasi jo siela.
11 Kvailys kalba viską, ką galvoja, o išmintingas susilaiko.
12 Jei valdovas klauso melo, visi jo tarnai bus nedorėliai.
13 Beturtis ir sukčius turi bendra: Viešpats abiem davė šviesą akims.
14 Karaliaus, kuris teisingai teisia beturtį, sostas išsilaikys per amžius.
15 Rykštė ir pabarimas teikia išminties; vaikas, paliktas savo valiai, daro gėdą motinai.
16 Daugėjant nedorėliams, daugėja nusikaltimų; teisieji matys jų žlugimą.
17 Auklėk savo sūnų, tai jis bus tau paguoda ir tavo siela džiaugsis.
18 Be apreiškimo žūsta tauta. Palaimintas, kas laikosi įstatymo.
19 Vergo neišauklėsi žodžiais; nors jis supranta, bet nepaklauso.
20 Kvailys teikia daugiau vilties, negu žmogus, kuris skubotai kalba.
21 Vergas, lepinamas nuo mažens, galiausiai taps kaip sūnus.
22 Piktas žmogus sukelia vaidus, o ūmus žmogus dažnai nusikalsta.
23 Išdidumas pažemina žmogų, o nuolankus dvasia susilauks pagarbos.
24 Kas susideda su vagimi, nekenčia savo sielos; jis prisiekia sakyti tiesą, bet nieko nepasako.
25 Kas bijo žmonių, pakliūna į spąstus, kas pasitiki Viešpačiu, bus saugus.
26 Daugelis ieško valdovo palankumo, bet teisingumas ateina iš Viešpaties.
27 Teisusis bjaurisi neteisiuoju ir nedorėlis tuo, kuris eina tiesiu keliu.
1 A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.
2 When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.
3 A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
4 A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.
5 A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
6 In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.
7 The upright man gives attention to the cause of the poor: the evil-doer gives no thought to it.
8 Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.
9 If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.
10 Men of blood are haters of the good man, and evil-doers go after his soul.
11 A foolish man lets out all his wrath, but a wise man keeps it back quietly.
12 If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
13 The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.
14 The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
15 The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
16 When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
17 Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
19 A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
20 Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
21 If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
22 An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.
23 A man's pride will be the cause of his fall, but he who has a gentle spirit will get honour.
24 A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.
25 The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.
26 The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.
27 An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.