When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows,

She knows that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out in the night.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.

When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

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.

If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds?

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name? – if you know!