She is a tree of life for those who seize her; those who take hold of her are considered happy.

Keep your paths far from her, and do not go near to the door of her house,

[She is] a deer of love and a doe of grace; may her breasts satisfy you {always}; by her love may you be intoxicated continually.

{when he established} the heavens, there I [was], {when he drew} a circle upon the face of the deep,

She sits at the door of her house, upon a throne [at the] high places of town,

The wicked earns {deceptive gain}, but he who sows righteousness, a {true reward}.

The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who captures souls [is] wise.

Hope that is deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled [is] a tree of life.

Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it [causes] a break in spirit.

The house of the proud, Yahweh will tear [it] down, but he will maintain the {property line} of the widow.

A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh; into him the righteous will run and be safe.

Deep waters [are like] purpose in the heart of a man, and a man of understanding will draw it out.

[In order] to show you what is right--sayings of truth-- [in order] to return a true saying to him who sent you.

Do not tire [in order] to become rich; out of your understanding, [may you] desist

The door turns on its hinge, and a lazy person on his bed.

He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.