Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.

What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.

for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!”

I said of partying, “It is folly,” and of self-indulgent pleasure, “It accomplishes nothing!”

We will make for you gold ornaments studded with silver.

King Solomon made a sedan chair for himself of wood imported from Lebanon.

Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.

Those who make cloth will be demoralized; all the hired workers will be depressed.

You who are far away, listen to what I have done! You who are close by, recognize my strength!”

He is the one who reduces rulers to nothing; he makes the earth’s leaders insignificant.

everyone who belongs to me, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed – yes, whom I made!

Can people make their own gods? No, what they make are not gods at all.”

As to my case, I am in your power. Do to me what you deem fair and proper.

The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says, ‘You women have confirmed by your actions what you vowed with your lips! You said, “We will certainly carry out our vows to sacrifice and pour out drink offerings to the Queen of Heaven.” Well, then fulfill your vows! Carry them out!’

you built yourself a chamber and put up a pavilion in every public square.

They were haughty and practiced abominable deeds before me. Therefore when I saw it I removed them.