So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.

She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?

Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?

For my husband isn't at home. He has gone on a long journey.

For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"

"It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

A man's steps are from the LORD; how then can man understand his way?

"They hit me, and I was not hurt. They beat me, and I do not feel it. When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

"For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up:

You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.