They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.

for they are eager to inflict harm, and they hasten to shed blood.

Surely it is futile to spread a net in plain sight of any bird,

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

For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

indeed, if you call out for discernment – raise your voice for understanding –

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

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

For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

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

for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

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