My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

She has sent out her female servants; she calls out on the highest places of the city.

Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them.