Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;

He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.

he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.