A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.

Her hands take hold of the distaff, and her hands grasp the spindle.

She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.

The wicked will be captured by his own iniquities, and he will be held by the cords of his own sin.

A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.