Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.

He performed awesome deeds and acts of judgment in your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

to the one who spread out the earth over the water, for his loyal love endures,

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

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

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.

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

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.

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

I have observed the burden that God has given to people to keep them occupied.