“So I came out to meet you [that you might share with me the feast of my offering],
Diligently I sought your face and I have found you.

For she has cast down many [mortally] wounded;
Indeed, all who were killed by her were strong.

“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom;
I am understanding, power and strength are mine.

He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier],
And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.

A wise man scales the city [walls] of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

For their Redeemer is strong and mighty;
He will plead their case against you.

Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.