For [it is] better [that] he say to you, "Ascend here," than he humble you before a noble. What your eyes have seen,

Say to wisdom, "You're my sister!" and call understanding your close relative,

After they're overthrown, the wicked won't be found, but the house of the righteous stands firm.

Whoever says to the wicked, "You're in the right," will be cursed by people and hated by nations.

Spiders can be caught by the hand, yet they're found in kings' palaces.

Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest?

To a city of warriors, the wise ascends, and he will bring down the stronghold--its object of trust.