Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things;
And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.

For he seeth that wise men die; all alike, the fool and the brutish perish, and they leave their wealth to others.

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Pay attention, you stupid people!
Fools, when will you be wise?

The law of Jehovah is perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah are stedfast, Making wise the simple,

Jehovah from the heavens Hath looked on the sons of men, To see if there is a wise one -- seeking God.

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

My mouth speaketh wise things, And the meditations of my heart are things of understanding.

To bind his chiefs at his pleasure, And his elders he maketh wise.

So then, O kings, be wise. Be warned, O rulers of [the] earth.