The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence];
But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.

She calls out at the busiest part of the noisy streets, and at the entrance to the gates of the city she utters her words:

For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

For, life, they are, to them who find them, - and, to every part of one's flesh, they bring healing.

at twilight, during the evening, even during the darkest part of the night.

While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.

Stolen waters are sweet, and the bread of secrecy is pleasant.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.

Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin.

Have no desire for his delicate food, for it is the bread of deceit.

Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause does not come to rest.

And enough of goats' milk for thy bread, and for the bread of thy house, and the life of thy girls.

The pride of man humbleth him, And humility of spirit upholdeth honour.

Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread of my daily need:

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.