For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.

My child, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent!

if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

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

When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.

Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.

My child, if you have made a pledge for your neighbor, and have become a guarantor for a stranger,

Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it.

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

If you do not have enough to pay, your bed will be taken right out from under you!

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

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter.

If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

If they say, “Come with us! We will lie in wait to shed blood; we will ambush an innocent person capriciously.

Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.