So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];

Until an arrow pierced his liver [with a mortal wound];
Like a bird fluttering straight into the net,
He did not know that it would cost him his life.

For she has cast down many [mortally] wounded;
Indeed, all who were killed by her were strong.

The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.

To cast lots puts an end to quarrels
And decides between powerful contenders.

The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked—
How the wicked are cast down to ruin.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates].
He says to you, “Eat and drink,”
Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].

A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.