Since I called out and you refused,
extended my hand and no one paid attention,

since you neglected all my counsel
and did not accept my correction,

Since they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Yahweh,

Do not devise evil against thy neighbor, since he dwells securely by thee.

Do this then, my son, and deliver yourself;
Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor,
Go, humble yourself, and importune your neighbor.

Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.

Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.