The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced [by] his mother.

When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]?
There is more hope for a [thickheaded] fool than for him.

If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

A man who takes part with a thief has hate for his soul; he is put under oath, but says nothing.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Many seek the ruler’s favor,
But justice for man comes from the Lord.

The righteous abhorreth the ungodly; but as for those that be in the right way, the wicked hate them.

Words of a Gatherer, son of an obedient one, the declaration, an affirmation of the man: -- I have wearied myself for God, I have wearied myself for God, and am consumed.

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

Who has ascended [to] heaven and come down? Who has gathered [the] wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What [is] his name and what is the name of his child? For [surely] you know.

Every word of God [is] flawless; he [is] a shield for him who takes refuge in him.

I have made request to you for two things; do not keep them from me before my death:

Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

For fear that if I am full, I may be false to you and say, Who is the Lord? or if I am poor, I may become a thief, using the name of my God wrongly.

Don't lie about a servant to his master, or that servant will curse you and you will pay for it.

There is a generation who seem to themselves to be free from sin, but are not washed from their unclean ways.

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, their strong teeth like knives, for the destruction of the poor from the earth, and of those who are in need from among men.

The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:

The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

As for the eye that ridicules a father
and despises obedience to a mother,
may ravens of the valley pluck it out
and young vultures eat it.

There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:

Such is the way also of a wife that breaketh wedlock, which wipeth her mouth like as when she hath eaten, and sayeth, "As for me, I have done no harm."

For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

there is no king for the locust, yet it marches in rank;

There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

Otherwise, they will drink,
forget what is decreed,
and pervert justice for all the oppressed.

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And administer justice for the afflicted and needy.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.

She is like the merchant ships [abounding with treasure];
She brings her [household’s] food from far away.

She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And assigns tasks to her maids.

After looking at a field with care, she gets it for a price, planting a vine-garden with the profit of her work.

She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]
And makes her arms strong.

She sees that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

She makes [fine] linen garments and sells them;
And supplies sashes to the merchants.

Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;
And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].

She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.

Fair looks are a deceit, and a beautiful form is of no value; but a woman who has the fear of the Lord is to be praised.

Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.