He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.

beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires.

True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.

Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the creator of them both.

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.

Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways – do not wander into her pathways;

At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand;

Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.