If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

So that your confidence may be in the Lord, I am making them known to you today – even you.

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.

Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.

The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!”

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.