We will seize all kinds of precious wealth; we will fill our houses with plunder.

then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.

The appetite of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.

The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil – it will come to him.

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

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

Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.

The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

He will be beaten and despised, and his reproach will not be wiped away;

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

lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

She obtains wool and flax, and she is pleased to work with her hands.

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity – every good way.

That is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and I found you!

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

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