For her house sinks down to death, and her paths lead to the place of the departed spirits.

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;

Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

Avoid it, do not go on it; turn away from it, and go on.

Do not turn to the right or to the left; turn yourself away from evil.

Keep yourself far from her, and do not go near the door of her house,

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty, and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

Her house is the way to the grave, going down to the chambers of death.

“To you, O people, I call out, and my voice calls to all mankind.

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.