O the happiness of a man who hath found wisdom, And of a man who bringeth forth understanding.

Be not afraid of sudden fear, And of the desolation of the wicked when it cometh.

Go unto the ant, O slothful one, See her ways and be wise;

For, at a window of my house, Through my casement I have looked out,

Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy is affliction.

A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.

The face of the intelligent is to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.

The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

The end of humility is the fear of Jehovah, Riches, and honour, and life.

And to those reproving it is pleasant, And on them cometh a good blessing.