So are the ways of everyone who gains by violence;
It takes away the life of its possessors.

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold her fast.

Take hold of instruction; do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.

Her feet go down to death,
Her steps take hold of Sheol.

Can a man take fire in his bosom
And his clothes not be burned?

Passing through the street near her corner;
And he takes the way to her house,

He has taken a bag of money with him,
At the full moon he will come home.”

On top of the heights beside the way,
Where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

“Take my instruction and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

The righteous is delivered from trouble,
But the wicked takes his place.

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

For the Lord will plead their case
And take the life of those who rob them.

If you have nothing with which to pay,
Why should he take your bed from under you?

Deliver those who are being taken away to death,
And those who are staggering to slaughter, Oh hold them back.

Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

Take away the wicked before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda,
Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart.

Like one who takes a dog by the ears
Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.

Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger;
And for an adulterous woman hold him in pledge.

The king gives stability to the land by justice,
But a man who takes bribes overthrows it.

Every word of God is tested;
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.