And the path of the righteous is as a shining light, Going and brightening till the day is established,

The way of the wicked is as darkness, They have not known at what they stumble.

To execute inventions is as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.

The way of the slothful is as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

In the light of a king's face is life, And his good-will is as a cloud of the latter rain.

A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.

Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.