30 Do not quarrel with a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.

31 Do not compete with a man who acts violently, and do not choose any of his ways;

32 for he is an abomination in the sight of the Lord, but he has fellowship with the righteous.

33 The curse of the Lord is upon the house of the wicked, but he blesseth the dwelling place of the godly.

34 If He laughs at blasphemers, He gives grace to the humble.

35 The wise will inherit glory, but the foolish will inherit disgrace.

Chapter 4

1 Hearken, children, to the admonition of the father, and hearken, that ye may learn understanding,

2 For I have taught you a good doctrine. Forsake not my commandment.

3 For I also was my father's son, dearly loved, and my mother's only son,

4 And he taught me, and said unto me, Let thy heart keep my words; keep my commandments, and live.

5 Acquire wisdom, gain understanding: forget not these things, and do not shrink from the words of my mouth.

6 Do not leave her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will protect you.

7 Wisdom is the chief thing: acquire wisdom, and with all your possessions acquire understanding.

8 Esteem her highly, and she will exalt you; she will glorify you if you cling to her;

9 He will put a beautiful wreath on your head, He will bring you a magnificent crown.

10 Слушай, сын мой, и прими слова мои, – и умножатся тебе лета жизни.

11 Я указываю тебе путь мудрости, веду тебя по стезям прямым.

12 Когда пойдешь, не будет стеснен ход твой, и когда побежишь, не споткнешься.

13 Крепко держись наставления, не оставляй, храни его, потому что оно – жизнь твоя.

14 Не вступай на стезю нечестивых и не ходи по пути злых;