Surely in vain is the net spread out before the eyes of any bird.

To deliver thee from an evil way, From any speaking froward things,

Be not envious of a man of violence, Nor fix thou on any of his ways.

He accepteth not the appearance of any atonement, Yea, he doth not consent, Though thou dost multiply bribes!

The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

Wine is a scorner -- strong drink is noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.

For I am more brutish than any one, And have not the understanding of a man.

An old lion -- mighty among beasts, That turneth not back from the face of any,

Lest he drink, and forget the decree, And change the judgment of any of the sons of affliction.