so is a person who deceives his neighbor, and says, “Was I not only joking?”

The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone – it will come back on him.

Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

a strutting rooster, a male goat, and a king with his army around him.

She extends her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.

She makes for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

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

who leaves the husband from her younger days, and forgets her marriage covenant made before God.

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

lest you give your vigor to others and your years to a cruel person,

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to relax,

Bind them on your forearm; write them on the tablet of your heart.

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.

From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before the world existed.

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.