under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who is stuffed with food,

under an unloved woman who is married, and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress.

People do not despise a thief when he steals to fulfill his need when he is hungry.

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

For at the window of my house through my window lattice I looked out

For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.

for they are eager to inflict harm, and they hasten to shed blood.

Surely it is futile to spread a net in plain sight of any bird,

Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,

For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

indeed, if you call out for discernment – raise your voice for understanding –

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

For her house sinks down to death, and her paths lead to the place of the departed spirits.

For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.