Because I called, and ye refused, I stretched out my hand, and no one regarded;

So shall thy storehouses be filled with plenty, and, with new wine, shall thy vats overflow.

When thou sittest down, thou shalt have no dread, yea thou shalt lie down, and sweet shall be thy sleep.

Contend not with a man without cause, if he hath dealt thee no wrong.

Hear, ye sons, the correction of a father, and attend, that ye may know understanding.

The way of the lawless, is like darkness, they know not, at what they stumble.

Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken unto me, and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.

Which, having no harvest, scribe, or ruler,

For this cause, suddenly cometh his doom, in a moment, shall he be torn in pieces and there be no mending.

So, he that goeth in unto his neighbour's wife, no man shall be guiltless who toucheth her!

Now outside, now in the broadways, and, near every corner, she lieth in wait:

Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken unto me, and attend, to the sayings of my mouth;

For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her.

When there was no resounding deep, I had been brought forth, when there were no fountains, abounding with water;

Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, for how happy are they who, to my ways, pay regard!

The blessing of Yahweh, itself maketh rich, and he addeth no grievance therewith.

The lips of the righteous, know what is pleasing, but, the mouth of the lawless, speaketh perversities.

With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.

The heart, knoweth its own bitterness, and, in its joy, no stranger shareth.

The soul of the lawless man, craveth mischief, his own friend, findeth no favour in his eyes.

There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel, to confront Yahweh.

To cause thee to know the meaning of faithful sayings, that thou mayest give back faithful sayings to them who ask thee.

They smote me - I felt no pain, They struck me down - I noticed it not, - When shall I wake up? I will go on, I will seek it, again!

Though thou say, Lo! we knew not this, Shall not, he that proveth hearts, himself, discern? And, he that formeth thy soul, himself, know? and bring back to a son of earth according to his deed?

For there shall be no future for the wicked, The lamp of the lawless, shall go out.

Revere thou Yahweh, my son, and the king, and, with the fickle, have thou no fellowship;

Do not go forth to strive in haste, - lest thou know not what to do in the latter end thereof, when thy neighbour, hath put thee to shame.

A city broken down without a wall, is a man who hath no control over his own spirit.

Without wood a fire is quenched, and, where there is no tattler, strife is hushed.

The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.

A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, is like a rain beating down, leaving no food.

He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.

One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.

He that being often reproved stiffeneth his neck, suddenly shall be hurt, and there be no healing.

A wise man pleading with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no settlement.

Where there is no vision, a people is let loose, but, he that keepeth instruction, how happy is he!

By words, a servant will not be corrected, though he perceiveth, yet is there no answer.

So, is the way of a woman committing adultery, - she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no iniquity!

The conies, a people of, no power, yet set they, among the crags, their house;

The lion, hero among beasts, which turneth aside from the face of no one;

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and, his wearying toil, let him remember no more.