1. A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved
  2. From the fruit of his own mouth, a man shall be satisfied with good things. But the soul of betrayers is iniquity
  3. Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes
  4. The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat
  5. The just shall detest a lying word. But the impious confound and will be confounded
  6. Justice guards the way of the innocent. But impiety undermines the sinner
  7. One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches
  8. The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction
  9. The light of the just enriches. But the lamp of the impious will be extinguished
  10. Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom
  11. Substance obtained in haste will be diminished. But what is collected by hand, little by little, shall be multiplied
  12. Hope, when it is delayed, afflicts the soul. The arrival of the desired is a tree of life
  13. Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate
  14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, so that he may turn aside from the ruin of death
  15. Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm
  16. The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity
  17. The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper
  18. Destitution and disgrace are for those who abandon discipline. But whoever agrees with a reproof shall be glorified
  19. The desired, when perfected, shall delight the soul. The foolish detest those who flee from evils
  20. Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them
  21. Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just
  22. The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just
  23. Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment
  24. He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him
  25. The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied