"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention

because you neglected all my advice and did not want my correction,

"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;

because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in.

because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!

Above everything else guard your heart, because from it flow the springs of life.

He will die for lack of discipline, and he goes astray because of his great folly.

then do this, my son, and deliver yourself, because you have come under your neighbor's control. Go, humble yourself! Plead passionately with your neighbor!

Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life

because the price of a whore is a loaf of bread, and an adulterous woman stalks a man's precious life.

because jealousy incites a strong man's rage, and he will show no mercy when it's time for revenge.

because my husband isn't home. He left on a long trip.

Listen, because I have noble things to say, and what I have to say will reveal what is right.

because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."

because those who find me find life and gain favor from the LORD.

For because of me you will live a long life, and years will be added to your life.

What the righteous person says nourishes many, but fools die because they lack discerning hearts.

A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised.

Furthermore, it isn't good to fine the righteous, or to beat an official because of his uprightness.

The person who has great anger must pay the consequences, because if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

Devastation caused by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is just.

What the lazy person craves will kill him, because his hands refuse to work.

Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,

Don't crave his delicacies, because the meal is deceptive.

Don't speak when a fool is listening, because he'll despise your wise words.

because drunks and gluttons tend to become poor, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him.

because a prostitute is a deep pit, and the adulterous woman a narrow well.

because they plan violence, and they are always talking about trouble.

My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;

Never brag about the day to come, because you don't know what it might bring.

because riches don't endure forever, and crowns don't last from one generation to the next.

She is unafraid of winter's effect on her household, because all of them are warmly clothed.