If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

The leech has two daughters: “Give! Give!” There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, “Enough” –

Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.

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

The way of the wicked is like gloomy darkness; they do not know what causes them to stumble.

Lest she should make level the path leading to life, her paths are unstable but she does not know it.

Can a man hold fire against his chest without burning his clothes?

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

for jealousy kindles a husband’s rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

(She is loud and rebellious, she does not remain at home –

before he made the earth and its fields, or the beginning of the dust of the world.

But they do not realize that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.

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

The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

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

The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.