Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?

Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

A man's goings are of Jehovah; How then can man understand his way?

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.