Then they shall call upon me, and I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me;

if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures,

so I came out to meet you, earnestly to seek your face, and I have found you.

I love those who love me; and those who seek me early shall find me.

Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be innocent; but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Go from before a foolish man when you do not see in him the lips of knowledge.

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro by those who seek death.

Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before unknown men.

Those who stay long at the wine, those who go to seek mixed wine.

saying, They struck me; I was not sick; they beat me, but I did not know it. When I awaken, I will add more. I will seek it again.

lest Jehovah see, and it displease Him, and He turn away His wrath from him.

for it is better that it should be said to you, Come up here, than that you should be put lower in the presence of a noble whom your eyes have seen.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

When the hay is removed, and the tender grass is seen, and mountain-plants are gathered,

Evil men do not understand judgment; but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.

Men of blood hate the upright; but the just seek his soul.

When the wicked are multiplied, sin increases; but the righteous shall see their fall.

Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Many seek the ruler's favor; but each man's judgment comes from Jehovah.

She sees that her merchandise is good; her lamp does not go out by night.