She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold her fast.

Take hold of instruction; do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.

Her feet go down to death,
Her steps take hold of Sheol.

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

“Take my instruction and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser,
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

For the Lord will plead their case
And take the life of those who rob them.

If you have nothing with which to pay,
Why should he take your bed from under you?

Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

Take away the wicked before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like a dog that returns to its vomit
Is a fool who repeats his folly.

Like one who takes a dog by the ears
Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

Every word of God is tested;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.