"To you men, I call. I send my voice to the sons of mankind.

She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:

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

An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?

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