For they can’t sleep
unless they have done what is evil;
they are robbed of sleep
unless they make someone stumble.

But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;
they don’t know what makes them stumble.

Doesn’t Wisdom call out?
Doesn’t Understanding make her voice heard?

Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.

Delayed hope makes the heart sick,
but fulfilled desire is a tree of life.

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

A joyful heart makes a face cheerful,
but a sad heart produces a broken spirit.

When a man’s ways please the Lord,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.

Don’t make friends with an angry man,
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man,

As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears,
for it makes wings for itself
and flies like an eagle to the sky.

Make your case with your opponent
without revealing another’s secret;

hyraxes are not a mighty people,
yet they make their homes in the cliffs;

She makes her own bed coverings;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.

She makes and sells linen garments;
she delivers belts to the merchants.