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It has no chief, officer, or ruler.

Verse ConceptsInstinct

For many slain she has laid low, and countless [are] all of her killings.

Verse ConceptsDealing With Many PeopleA Good Woman

Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars.

Verse ConceptsSeven ThingsMetaphorical Pillars

She has slaughtered her slaughtering, mixed her wine, [and] also set her table.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholTablesMixed WineDrugs

She has sent her servant girls, she calls upon the wings of the high places of town,

On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod [is] for the back of one who lacks {sense}.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

There is one who acts rich but {has nothing}; another who pretends to be poor but [has] wealth.

Verse ConceptsPretencePretendingBlessings Of The PoorPoor Or Richacting

In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests, but [even] in the midst of fools it becomes known.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfRenewed HeartAspects Of People Made Known

Take his garment, for he has given security [to] a stranger, and on behalf of a foreigner--take it as pledge.

Verse ConceptsBorrowing, SuretyPledges

Do not say, "Just as he has done to me, so shall I do to him; I will pay back the man according to his deed."

Verse ConceptsForgiving Ones EnemiesRetributionRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteRepaying Evil For Evil

Who has ascended [to] heaven and come down? Who has gathered [the] wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What [is] his name and what is the name of his child? For [surely] you know.

Verse ConceptsCreatorCloaksBindingDivine Power Over NatureClimates, TypesCovering The EarthGoing Up To HeavenGod Going DownGod Dispensing WindKnowingWhat Is God's Name?

Or else he will drink and forget what has been decreed, and he will pervert the rights of all the {afflicted}.

Verse ConceptsOppression, Nature OfKings, How They Should ActForgetting Things