That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,'so is a fair woman that is without discretion.

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,'so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.