14 By the fruit of his mouth a man is filled with good, and the recompense of a man is according to the works of his hands.

15 The way of a fool is straight in his sight; but he who listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool will immediately show his anger, but a prudent one hides his offense.

17 He that speaketh what he knoweth speaketh the truth; but a false witness has deception.

18 Some talk of empty words wound as with a sword, but the tongue of the wise healeth.

19 A righteous mouth abides forever, but a lying tongue only for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of evildoers, joy is in the heart of peacemakers.

21 No evil shall befall the righteous, but the wicked shall be full of evil.

22 A lying mouth is an abomination to the Lord, but they that speak the truth are acceptable to him.

23 A prudent man hides knowledge, but the heart of fools expresses foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall reign, but the sluggard shall be under tribute.

25 The anguish in a man's heart oppresses him, but a kind word cheers him up.

26 A righteous man shows his neighbor the way, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 The sluggard does not roast his game; but the property of a diligent person is of great value.

28 In the way of righteousness is life, and in its path there is no death.

Chapter 13

1 Мудрый сын слушает наставление отца, а буйный не слушает обличения.

2 От плода уст своих человек вкусит добро, душа же законопреступников – зло.

3 Кто хранит уста свои, тот бережет душу свою; а кто широко раскрывает свой рот, тому беда.

4 Душа ленивого желает, но тщетно; а душа прилежных насытится.

5 Праведник ненавидит ложное слово, а нечестивый срамит и бесчестит себя.