for on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man preys on your precious life.

He will not consider any compensation; he will not be willing, even if you multiply the compensation.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.

If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.

The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother – the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.

This is the way of an adulterous woman: she eats and wipes her mouth and says, “I have not done wrong.”

The Beloved: I was a wall, and my breasts were like fortress towers. Then I found favor in his eyes.

Stop trusting in human beings, whose life’s breath is in their nostrils. For why should they be given special consideration?

By day it will be a shelter to provide shade from the heat, as well as safety and protection from the heavy downpour.

Indeed, a large vineyard will produce just a few gallons, and enough seed to yield several bushels will produce less than a bushel.”

Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel acts mightily among you!”