Parables of King Solomon who slanders. Sayings of the wisest King Solomon

Solomon, the Jewish king, the legendary ruler of the united kingdom of Israel in 965-928 BC. e., during its heyday. Son of King David and Bathsheba (Bat Sheva). He is considered the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes, the book Song of Solomon, the Book of Proverbs of Solomon, as well as some psalms. During the reign of Solomon in Jerusalem, the Temple of Jerusalem was built - the main shrine of Judaism.

Aphorisms, quotes, sayings, phrases Solomon

• Anger also destroys the intelligent.
• Don't fight for no reason.
• A faithful person hides the case.
• He who gives to the poor will not be poor.
• The soul of the lazy desires, but in vain.
• Do not plot evil against your neighbor.
• From many dreams, many vain words.
• He who is negligent in his work is a brother to a spendthrift.
• Fools only despise wisdom and instruction.
• And a fool, when silent, may seem wise.
• A fool pours out all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
• Whoever rejoices in misfortune will not go unpunished.
• A fool does not like knowledge, but only to express his mind.
• Whoever repays good with evil, evil will not depart from his house.
• Fear is nothing but deprivation of help from reason.
• Put your heart to learning and your ears to clever words.
• A man who flatters his friend spreads a net for his feet.
• God made man upright. People are looking for many tricks.
• In the mouth of a fool - the scourge of pride; but the mouth of the wise guards them.
• An angry person starts a quarrel, but a quick-tempered one sins a lot.
• Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
• From any work there is a profit, but from idle talk only damage.
• Heavy stone, weight and sand; but the wrath of a fool is heavier than both of them.
• A meek heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.
• Do not make friends with an angry person and do not associate with a quick-tempered person.
• Anger is cruel, rage is indomitable; but who can resist jealousy?
• A meek tongue is the tree of life, but an unbridled one is contrition of the spirit.
• Cunning is in the heart of intruders, joy is in the peacemakers.
• Better a pinch with peace than a handful with labor and vexation of the spirit.
• The hand of the diligent will rule, but the hand of the lazy will be under tribute.
• The heart knows the grief of its own soul, and no stranger will interfere with its joy.
• Because jealousy is the fury of a husband, and he will not spare on the day of vengeance.
• It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and angry woman.
• Let another praise you, and not your mouth; a stranger, and not your tongue.
• A quick-tempered person stirs up strife, but a patient one calms strife.
• The one who, passing by, intervenes in someone else's quarrel, grabs the dog by the ears.
• Wealth is depleted from vanity, and he who gathers it with labor multiplies it.
• An unfaithful scale is an abomination to the Lord, but a correct weight is pleasing to Him.
• The wise are afraid and turn away from evil, but the stupid are irritable and presumptuous.
• The foolish believes every word, but the prudent is attentive to his ways.
• And with laughter sometimes the heart hurts, and the end of joy is sadness.
• There is no righteous person on earth who does good and does not sin.
• The wise are silent, so the foolish can pass for the wise if they remain silent.
• The poor man is hated even by his close ones, but the rich man has many friends.
• Enterprises gain firmness through consultation, and after consultation wage war.
• It is better to live in a corner on the roof than with a quarrelsome wife in a spacious house.
• A foolish son is a ruin to his father, and a quarrelsome wife is a sewer.
• Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also become like him.
• He who is long-suffering is better than the brave, and he who controls himself is better than the conqueror of the city.
• good name is better great wealth and good reputation is better than silver and gold.
• A husband - one of a thousand I found, and women - I did not find one of them all.
• Do not withhold good deeds from those in need, when your hand is in the power to do so.
• Do not eat the food of an envious person and do not be seduced by his delicious dishes.
• Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest he become a wise man in his own eyes.
• A fool will immediately show his anger, but a prudent hides an insult.
• Whoever despises his neighbor sins; but he who is merciful to the poor is blessed.
• The prudent man acts with knowledge, but the foolish one flaunts foolishness.
• The prudent sees trouble, and hides; but the inexperienced go ahead and are punished.
• He who hides hatred has lying lips; and whoever spreads slander is stupid.
• The one who covers the transgression seeks love; and who again reminds of him, he removes the friend.
• A quick-tempered person can do stupid things; but a man who deliberately does evil is hateful.
• Whoever speaks evil of his father and his mother, the lamp will go out in the midst of deep darkness.
• He who stops his ear from the cry of the poor will himself cry out and will not be heard.
• Have you seen a man who is wise in his eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Hope that does not come true for a long time torments the heart, and a fulfilled desire is like a tree of life.
• He who keeps his mouth keeps his soul; and whoever opens his mouth wide is in trouble.
• Obey your father: he begat you; and do not neglect your mother when she is old.
• If you are not lazy, then your harvest will come like a fountain; poverty will run far from you.
• Other pours generously, and more is added to him; while the other is thrifty beyond measure, and yet grows poorer.
• Whoever wants to have friends must be friendly himself; and there is a friend who is more attached than a brother.
• When a country departs from the law, then there are many chiefs in it; but with a sensible and knowledgeable husband, it is long-lived.
• Knowledge is better than choice gold; because wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing you desire can compare with it.
• The main thing is wisdom: acquire wisdom and with all your possessions acquire understanding. Appreciate it highly, and it will exalt you.
• Three things are incomprehensible to me, and four I do not understand: the path of an eagle in the sky, the path of a serpent on a rock, the path of a ship in the sea, and the path of a man to a maiden.
• Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart taste joy in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes; only know that for all this God will bring you to judgment.

  Who has howl? who has a moan? who has a fight? who has grief? who has wounds for no reason? who has purple eyes? Those who sit for a long time over wine. And you will say: “They beat me, it didn’t hurt me; they pushed me, I didn’t feel it. When I wake up, I will again look for the same thing.”

The poor man is hated even by his close ones, but the rich man has many friends.

And a fool, when silent, may seem wise.

The one who, passing by, intervenes in someone else's quarrel, grabs the dog by the ears.

The prudent sees trouble, and hides; but the inexperienced go ahead and are punished.

Wealth is depleted from vanity, and he who gathers it with labor multiplies it.

A foolish son is a ruin to his father, and a quarrelsome wife is a sewer.

The long-suffering is better than the brave, and.

The soul of the lazy desires, but in vain.

If you are not lazy, then your harvest will come like a fountain; poverty will run far from you.

Cunning is in the heart of evildoers, joy is in the peacemakers.

And with laughter sometimes the heart hurts, and the end of joy is sadness.

When a country departs from the law, then there are many chiefs in it; but with a sensible and knowledgeable husband, it is long-lived.

A meek tongue is the tree of life, but an unbridled one is contrition of the spirit.

A meek heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

He who stops his ear from the cry of the poor will himself cry out, and will not be heard.

Whoever speaks evil of his father and his mother, the lamp will go out in the midst of deep darkness.

Whoever despises his neighbor sins; but he who is merciful to the poor is blessed.

Whoever rejoices in misfortune will not go unpunished.

He who hides hatred has lying lips; and whoever spreads slander is stupid.

Whoever wants to have friends must be friendly himself; and there is a friend who is more attached than a brother.

He who keeps his mouth keeps his soul; and whoever opens his mouth wide is in trouble.

It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and angry woman.

It is better to live in a corner on the roof than with a quarrelsome wife in a spacious house.

Knowledge is better than choice gold; because wisdom is better than pearls, and nothing you desire can compare with it.

The wise are afraid and turn away from evil, but the stupid are irritable and presumptuous.

Hope that does not come true for a long time torments the heart, and a fulfilled desire is like a tree of life.

The hand of the diligent will rule, but the hand of the lazy will be under tribute.

The heart knows the grief of its own soul, and no stranger will interfere with its joy.

Put your heart to learning and your ears to clever words.

The one who covers the transgression seeks love; and who again reminds of him, he removes the friend.

Let another praise you, and not your mouth; a stranger, and not your tongue.

Fear is nothing but deprivation of help from reason.

A faithful person hides the case.

Have you seen a man who is wise in his eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

A quick-tempered person can do stupid things; but a man who deliberately does evil is hateful.

A quick-tempered person stirs up strife, but a patient one calms strife.

The prudent man acts with knowledge, but the foolish one flaunts foolishness.

In the mouth of a fool is the scourge of pride; but the mouth of the wise guards them.

Wisdom is the main thing: get wisdom and with all your possessions get understanding. Appreciate it highly, and it will exalt you.

Fools only despise wisdom and instruction.

The foolish believes every word, but the prudent is attentive to his ways.

A fool pours out all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

A fool does not like knowledge, but only to express his mind.

Anger also destroys the intelligent.

A good name is better than great wealth, and good fame is better than silver and gold.

Anger is cruel, rage is indomitable; but who can resist jealousy?

Whoever repays good with evil, evil will not depart from his house.

Do not eat the food of an envious person and do not be seduced by his delicious dishes.

Do not make friends with an angry person and do not associate with a quick-tempered person.

Do not plot evil against your neighbor.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.

Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also become like him.

Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest he become a wise man in his own eyes.

Do not withhold good deeds from those in need, when your hand is in the power to do so.

He who is negligent in his work is a brother to a spendthrift.

Don't fight for no reason.

From any work there is a profit, but from idle talk only damage.

Obey your father: he begat you; and do not neglect your mother when she is old.

Heavy stone, weight and sand; but the wrath of a fool is heavier than both of them.

A fool will immediately show his anger, but a prudent hides an insult.

An angry person starts a quarrel, but a quick-tempered one sins a lot.

A man who flatters his friend spreads a net for his feet.

It is an honor for a man to leave a quarrel behind; and every fool is perky.

Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart taste joy in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes; only know that for all this God will bring you to judgment.

Better a pinch with peace than a handful with labor and vexation of the spirit.

From many dreams, many vain words.

Husband - one of a thousand I found, and women - I did not find one of them all.

There is no righteous person on earth who does good and does not sin.

God is for the sake of people, to enlighten them, so that they themselves understand that they are cattle and nothing more.

Other pours generously, and more is added to him; while the other is thrifty beyond measure, and yet grows poorer.

Three things are incomprehensible to me, and four I do not understand: the path of an eagle in the sky, the path of a serpent on a rock, the path of a ship in the sea, and the path of a man to a maiden.

The wise are silent, so the foolish can pass for the wise if they remain silent.

An unfaithful scale is an abomination to the Lord, but a correct weight is pleasing to Him.

He who gives to the poor will not be poor.

Because jealousy is the fury of a husband, and he will not spare on the day of vengeance.

Enterprises gain firmness through consultation, and after consultation wage war.

Who has howl? who has a moan? who has a fight? who has grief? who has wounds for no reason? who has purple eyes? Those who sit for a long time over wine.

... And you will say: "They beat me, it did not hurt me; they pushed me, I did not feel. When I wake up, I will again look for the same thing."

God made man upright. People are looking for many tricks.

And I myself hated all the work that I worked on under the sun, because I will leave it to a man, what will happen after, and who knows whether he will be wise or stupid - but he will own my labors.

Everything and catching the wind.

A wise woman will build her house, but a foolish woman will destroy it with her own hands.

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2. Aphorisms of Solomon

1. Even his brothers hate the poor.

2. A poor man is better than a deceitful one.

3. Lawlessness is an enemy even to kings, because righteousness strengthens the throne.

4. A whip is needed for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, and a stick for a fool.

5. Prudence makes a person incapable of anger and indulgent to the misdeeds of others.

6. The prudent, seeing the danger, is saved. But the brave go forward and die.

7. He who does good to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his good deed.

8. God is a helper for the blameless and a judge for those who do iniquity.

9. God sees everything and can do everything. But the meaning of his actions is hidden in the fog.

10. God directs the fate of man, but how to know it?

11. God made people different, but why does He treat everyone the same?

12. God created everything for Himself, even the wicked.

13. Wealth gives freedom, and it will lead to power.

14. Wealth fills life with meaning, and poverty dulls the senses.

15. Wealth does not save from stupidity, but it can save from death.

16. Wealth adds many friends, but the poor are always alone.

17. The rich and the poor live in different ways, but one God created both.

18. Be careful. And in your thoughts do not curse the king, and in the silence of your home do not slander the strong and the rich, because the wind will spread the words.

19. Being too partial is bad: such a person will do a lie even for a piece of bread.

20. People fight in battle, but God gives victory.

21. There are no laws of justice in the world. But death equalizes all.

22. Do not speak into the ears of a fool, for he will despise reasonable words.

23. Being together is better than being alone. When two lie down, it is easier for them to keep warm.

24. The age is fleeting. Denying yourself pleasure, think about who benefits from it.

25. The crown of the wise is their wealth, and the stupidity of the ignorant is stupidity.

26. The crown of glory is gray hair, which is on the path of righteousness.

27. Have you seen a wise man who himself would tell everyone about this?

28. Have you seen a reckless person who admitted this to himself?

29. The indignant sees only evil, and therefore he will receive it.

30. All the ways of a person are pure in his eyes, but God evaluates actions from his bell tower.

31. All existing books cannot be collected together. And not enough life to read them.

32. The one who trusts a fool always has trouble.

33. Everything comes to a time. There is a time for birth and for death. The art of the sage is to be able to see what the time has come.

34. Everyone who is prudent acts with knowledge of the matter, and the stupid one exposes only his stupidity.

35. Any person who makes gifts is pleasant.

36. Where there is no more wood, there the fire is extinguished, and where there is no earphone, there discord subsides.

37. The eyes of man are insatiable, like hell.

38. The stupidity of a fool will not leave him, even if he is beaten hard.

39. A foolish person in business is like a pig that falls into the same puddle again and again.

40. A fool does not love knowledge, but only tries to show his mind.

41. The wrath of a fool is heavier than a stone.

42. The pride of a man humiliates him, but the humble in spirit gains honor.

43. God is far from the wicked, but He hears all the prayers of the righteous.

44. He who gives to the poor will not become poor, but whoever closes his eyes from him will receive many curses.

45. For a fool, any wisdom is incomprehensible.

46. ​​A good name is better than expensive jewelry, and the day of death is better than the day of birth.

47. A good mind brings pleasure, but the path of the brainless is tortuous and difficult.

48. A long-suffering one is better than a brave one, but one who controls himself is better than a conqueror of a city.

49. A house and wealth are inherited from parents, and a prudent wife is from God.

50. The soul of a fool seeks evil, but the soul of a wise man seeks knowledge.

51. The soul of the wicked desires only evil: he will not have mercy on a friend.

52. The soul belongs to God and is given to man for temporary use. Filling it with pleasure, you multiply the property of God.

53. If foolishness is attached to the heart of a young man, then the corrective rod will remove it from him.

54. If the boss's anger flares up at you, then do not succumb to provocation, because with meekness you will achieve more.

55. If God laughs at blasphemers, then he gives grace to all the humble.

56. If hatred is hidden in private, then it will definitely open in the crowd.

57. If you promised, then do it! It is better not to promise at all than to promise and not fulfill.

58. If from childhood you bring up a slave in bliss, then later he will want to be your heir.

59. If the ax is blunt, then do not strain your strength: better think.

60. If in your arrogance you have done something stupid or thought evil, then keep silent about it, because just as churning milk produces butter, and a blow to the nose produces blood, so the arousal of anger produces a quarrel.

61. If you are wise, then it is useful for you and for everyone. And if he is quick-tempered, then no one benefits from this.

62. There are righteous, but they are so only in comparison with the wicked. And there are wicked people who are condemned only because there are righteous people. They are one.

63. There are paths that seem straight to a person. But they all lead only to death.

64. The complainant is always right in his lawsuit, but his opponent comes and refutes him.

65. Anger is cruel, rage is indomitable, but who can stand against jealousy?

66. Evil is the first to destroy its bearer.

67. The evildoer listens to the lips of the lawless, but the liar is the slave of his pernicious tongue.

68. And a fool, when silent, may seem wise.

69. It is known that wisdom enlightens a person, and stupidity makes a face stern.

70. It is known, no matter how hard you work - the end is the same. It follows from this that the idle loafer is a great symbol of the meaning of life, since he does not work and, therefore, will not be deceived by the unrealizable hope of circumventing fate. Everything in life is vanity! And it is better to live in peace, not wasting energy in vain for nothing.

71. Excessive pride is a sure way to shame.

72. Sometimes the words of a sage turn into food for him.

73. Sincere reproaches from a lover, and deceitful kisses of a hater.

74. Why treasure in the hands of a fool? After all, to acquire wisdom, he does not have reason.

75. As the face is reflected in water, so the soul of a person is reflected in his actions.

76. Just as it is impossible to understand where life comes from at birth, so it is also impossible to understand the intention of God who created the world.

77. What is the use of a man from his labors? Some live, others die. Everything on earth stays forever. What was, is what will be. And nothing new.

78. When a person's ways are pleasing to God, He also reconciles enemies.

79. When the wicked rise, everyone hides, but when they fall, the number of the righteous increases dramatically.

80. When a person's stupidity leads to trouble, he is indignant not with himself, but with God.

81. When the righteous is saved from trouble, instead of him God punishes the wicked.

82. When a country deviates from the law, then many leaders appear in it.

83. When the righteous triumph, a great feast comes, but when the wicked rise, people hide.

84. Once I thought that the best blessing is to rejoice in the success of your affairs. But God enlightened me that any person is only an animal! It doesn't matter who he is, king or slave. Man came out of the void, and there he will return. And what will happen after death, he is not given to see.

85. Whom God loves, he punishes. And having punished, he loves even more, like a father to his obedient son.

86. The end of any business is better than the beginning of it.

87. Digging a hole may fall. The one who breaks down the wall will be bitten by the snake. Whoever breaks the stones is wounded by a fragment. Firewood split by a log is bruised. It is useful to think about this when starting a business.

88. A short answer averts anger, but an insulting word excites rage.

89. A meek tongue gives life, but an unbridled one crushes the spirit.

90. With meekness a nobleman bows to mercy, and a soft tongue breaks a bone.

91. He who fears God will avoid unnecessary temptations.

92. Whoever conducts business wisely, he will make a profit, and whoever hopes only in God, he is only happy.

93. Whoever tills the ground will receive bread; whoever sits idle has no mind.

94. Whoever grows a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

95. Whoever speaks lies will not be saved.

96. Whoever loudly praises his friend from early morning will be considered a slanderer.

97. Whoever gives an answer without hearing the question is stupid.

98. Who shares with a thief, he hates his soul.

99. Whoever repays evil for good will get himself into trouble.

100. Whoever seeks God will find knowledge. And whoever searches harder, he will find peace.

101. Whoever puts a precious stone in a sling is stupid.

102. Whoever loves instructions loves knowledge, and whoever hates it is an ignoramus.

103. He who trusts only in himself is foolish, but he who walks in wisdom will be whole.

104. Whoever has found a good wife for himself has found grace from God. And whoever casts out a good wife, he casts out his happiness.

105. Whoever moves stones that are too large may overstrain.

106. He who neglects wisdom harms himself.

107. He who acquires understanding loves his soul.

108. Whoever digs a hole will fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone up will fall under it.

109. Whoever scolds a beggar blasphemes his Creator. 110. He who hides the truth has lying lips, but he who spreads slander is doubly stupid.

111. He who loves silver too much will never be satisfied with its quantity.

112. Who knows how to be silent, he protects his peace. Who talks a lot is in trouble.

113. He who is established in a lie, he grazes the winds and chases after flying birds, for there is no other meaning in his empty life.

114. He who walks upright without blemish will be unharmed, but he who walks in crooked paths will fall at one of his turns.

115. He who keeps his mouth and his tongue from chatter will keep his soul from troubles.

116. Someone says: “Here I made a discovery!” Don't believe. This has been known for a long time, but much has been forgotten over the centuries.

117. Someone spends money generously, and he gets more. And the other is thrifty beyond measure, but is getting poorer.

118. Sloth plunges you into sleep, after which there will be hunger.

119. Laziness leads to poverty, and diligence leads to wealth.

120. Better a poor but wise young man than an old but foolish king. A smart young man has a chance to get out of poverty to the kingdom, but it is unlikely that a stupid king will ever grow wiser.

121. Better to be poor but independent than rich but a slave.

122. Better to be a live dog than a dead lion.

123. It is better to meet a fierce beast than a fool with his stupidity.

124. Better is a good neighbor near, than a brother far away.

125. Knowledge is better than choice gold, because wisdom cannot be wasted.

126. It is better to have a little under the protection of God than a lot, speaking out against Him.

127. It is better to have little than to lie in a coffin.

128. Better to have reproaches from a friend than compliments from an enemy.

129. Better is a small handful of peace than a large handful of toil and vexation of the spirit.

130. Better a few with righteousness than many with untruth.

131. Better open reproof than hidden love.

132. It is better to be humble in spirit with the meek than to share booty with the proud.

133. Any thing has a price only for its owner.

134. Any wealth is depleted from excessive fuss.

135. Any enemy says one thing and thinks another.

136. Curiosity is given to man by God as a punishing scourge.

137. Any gifts spoil the heart.

138. People cast lots, but all decisions are from God.

139. An abomination to the righteous is an unrighteous person, but an abomination to the wicked is the righteous himself.

140. I once dreamed of becoming wise. But in old age I realized that wisdom is still far away.

141. Dreamers waste their time. And life is so short.

142. A merciful person lives longer himself.

143. Many seek the favor of the ruler, forgetting that their fate is in the hands of God.

144. There are many plans in the heart of man, but only what God has determined will take place.

145. A wise woman improves her house, but a foolish woman destroys it with her own hands.

146. Wisdom is dearer precious stones. No evil can oppose it, and profit from it is greater than from gold.

147. Wisdom is more useful than stupidity, just as light is more useful than darkness. But how can they be compared?

148. The wise inherit glory, but the stupid inherit disgrace.

149. The wise preserve knowledge, while the foolish destroy it.

150. A single word has a stronger effect on a wise man than a hundred blows on a fool.

151. At the trial, the plaintiff is always right at first, until his opponent is heard.

152. Punish your son more often, and he will give you peace.

153. Punish your son as long as there is hope, and do not be embarrassed by his cry.

154. Having accumulated property, the rich man is tormented by remorse. After all, you won’t take anything with you to the next world, but it’s a pity to waste it.

155. Instruct a young man at the beginning of his path: and he will not deviate from it, even when he is old.

156. Do not talk much with your tongue. Just as dreams come with many worries, so the voice of a fool is known with many words.

157. Do not be foolish and impious. Why die before the time?

158. Don't be holy and righteous and too smart. Why make life difficult for yourself?

159. Do not believe the sage who assures that he has found the Truth. This does not happen in this world.

160. Do not hastily enter into litigation: otherwise, what will you do when your opponent disgraces you?

161. Do not rob the poor because he is already poor.

162. Unrighteous treasures do not bring joy, but they can deliver from poverty and starvation.

163. Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he lives with you without fear.

164. Do not slander a servant before his master, lest the master curse you and you remain guilty.

165. A dissolute person does not like those who accuse him, he will not go to the wise for advice.

166. A person cannot retell everything he feels and knows.

167. Do not answer a fool out of foolishness, lest you also become like him.

168. Do not refuse beneficence to the needy when your hand is in the power to make him happy.

169. Do not refuse a friend when you have what he asks for. For you do not know what the coming day will bring.

170. Do not leave your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house on the day of misfortune.

171. Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, otherwise God will see it, and it will not be pleasing in His eyes.

172. Do not resist evil with violence, for God sees everything and will restore justice himself.

173. Do not quarrel with a man for no reason, when he did no harm to you.

174. Do not boast of tomorrow, because you do not know what that day will give birth to.

175. Be indignant at the evildoers and do not envy the wicked, because the evil one has no future, and the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

176. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.

177. Constant drops on a rainy day and a quarrelsome wife are equal.

178. Splendor is indecent for a fool, and dominion over princes is indecent for a slave.

179. A careless person is no better than a spendthrift.

180. There is no such person who, doing good, would not sin.

181. It is not good to be partial to the wicked only in order to overthrow the righteous.

182. It is not good for the soul without knowledge.

183. The wicked will run even when no one is chasing him, but the righteous is bold as a lion.

184. A slave will not learn any words, because although he understands them, he does not obey.

185. Never be quick to anger, because anger nestles in the heart of fools.

186. Never praise yourself. Let someone else praise you.

187. Never boast about tomorrow, because you don't know what will happen on that day.

188. No one can know who he was before this life, and what he will see when he leaves the world.

189. But if God is everything, then what is left for man?

190. The abundance of advice destroys just as their absence.

191. The accuser can receive more respect than the one who flatters.

192. Whoever associates with the wise will be wise himself, but whoever associates with fools will become depraved.

193. Some are afraid of God, while others are not. Which of them has a better life?

194. Expectation torments the heart, and the fulfillment of what is desired sometimes destroys the heart.

195. He who justifies the wicked and accuses the righteous are equally sinful.

196. From every labor there is profit, but from idle talk only damage.

197. Hand over your deeds to God, and your undertakings will come true.

198. The furnace is for silver, the furnace is for gold, and the heart is for God.

199. Bad scales are evil before God, for the right weight is pleasing to Him.

200. Bad and good, insane and impious: all die together, and go together to the other world. But if there are the same souls that were in this life, then in what way is that light better than the earthly one?

201. Let the bad man suffer punishment, because if you spare him, you will have to punish him even more.

202. Truly happy is only one who has not lived at all and has not seen evil in this world.

203. Pride precedes destruction, and arrogance precedes a fall.

204. While a fool is speaking, a smart one is listening.

205. While the wicked wanders in thought, the righteous will get out of trouble.

206. Showy humility is a sign of wisdom.

207. It is more useful to have fun, eat and sleep than to spend days and nights in lofty contemplation.

208. The thought of stupidity is a sin.

209. A righteous man walks all his life in his integrity, but his glory goes not to him, but to his heirs!

210. The righteous await their fate calmly, but the wicked in great agitation.

211. The righteous one takes care of the life of his livestock, but the wicked cannot take care of himself.

212. With verbosity, sin cannot be avoided. And he who restrains his mouth is wise.

213. Laughter sometimes hurts the heart, and the end of joy is sadness.

214. When inviting an enemy to your house, think about why he accepted the invitation.

215. He who covers up a transgression seeks love, but whoever again reminds of him destroys his friend.

216. By oppressing others, the wise become foolish.

217. Pleasing before God are all the ways of the righteous, through them even enemies become friends.

218. Drive away the scorner, and dissension will be removed, and quarreling and strife will cease.

219. Let another praise you, and not your mouth.

220. For the sake of a personal whim, a wayward can rebel even against everything intelligent in the world.

221. A sensible slave rules over a dissolute master and someday will receive a rich inheritance.

222. Beating wounds are the best medicine against evil.

223. The north wind produces rain, and the secret tongue produces discontented faces.

224. A prudent heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

225. A man's heart suggests the way, but God directs his march.

226. He who sows iniquity will reap trouble.

227. Humility precedes glory.

228. Too hospitable host, meeting guests at the gate, blocks the entrance.

229. Words in the mouths of fools stumble like the feet of a lame man on the road.

230. The words of a fool are his own ruin.

231. The words of a hypocrite can destroy, but the advice of a righteous person can save.

232. The words of a wise man heal, but the words of an empty talker cripple.

233. Listen to advice and accept criticism in order to become wise for you later.

234. Death is the same fate for all, both smart and stupid.

235. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and talkers get their own.

236. The observance of truth and justice is more pleasing to God than to another person.

237. Advice gives knowledge, but arrogance only enmity.

238. When creating the world, God foresaw everything and even created the wicked just in case.

239. Rushing to wealth, envious person does not think that poverty can befall him.

240. A smart man is rare among men, and almost never among women.

241. A well-fed person will also refuse honey, but a hungry and bitter person will eat.

242. So how is the fate of a wise man different from the fate of a fool? The end is the same for all - the grave!

243. Where the righteous create, the wicked only destroy.

244. A patient person is better than an arrogant one.

245. That which arouses anger in a foolish one will only arouse bewilderment in a wise man.

246. Anguish suppresses, but a kind word cheers.

247. Labor fills time and gives all life a certain meaning.

248. The labors of the righteous lead to life, the success of the wicked leads to sin.

249. A fool has more illusory hopes than real deeds.

250. It is better to hear the blasphemy and reproaches of a sage than sweet songs of praise from a fool.

251. Jewelry on the body of a reckless woman is the same as Golden ring in the pig's nose.

252. Mind helps in trouble better than ten mighty warriors.

253. He who increases his wealth by his charity will also benefit the poor. And the beggar will not do anything for himself.

254. A wise man will remain silent where a foolish one says.

255. Clever man arguing with a fool, he will not find the truth.

256. The mouth of a wise man uses wisdom, but the body of a fool uses rods.

257. The ears of the wise seek knowledge.

258. He who keeps the commandment also keeps his soul.

259. A bad ambassador himself gets into trouble, but a good messenger will save both himself and his master.

260. Royal wrath is a harbinger of death, but a wise man will avoid it.

261. A rich man is a wise man in his own eyes, but an intelligent poor man will rebuke him too.

262. The dictates of the heart belong to man, but God decides everything for him.

263. Honesty and simplicity help, but deceit and craftiness destroy.

264. An excessive mind gives not joy, but sadness. Who knows a lot, he mourns.

265. What can one do who is subject to the will of the king? Only what he is told to do.

266. Like clouds and winds without rain, so is a man who boasts of false gifts.

267. I hate my work, on which I have worked all my life, because I will leave it to a person whom I do not know.

268. I am stronger than others because I have more intelligence.

Swami Vivekananda APHORISMS OF YOGA PATANJALI "Yoga Sutras" as presented by Vivekananda, translated from English by Y. Popov In the book: S. Vivekananda. Razhda Yoga and aphorisms of yoga Patanjali. pine tree,