However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention,

because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke,

Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,

Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.

then, my child, do this in order to deliver yourself, because you have fallen into your neighbor's power: go, humble yourself, and appeal firmly to your neighbor.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right.

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

because drunkards and gluttons become impoverished, and drowsiness clothes them with rags.

Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,