So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, and'she knoweth it not.

Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

Buy the truth, and sell it not; Yea , wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

They have stricken me,'shalt thou say , and I was not hurt; They have beaten me, and I felt it not: When shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.