to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?