Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.

Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.

Like a broken tooth or an unsteady foot
Is confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble.

She considers a field before she buys or accepts it [expanding her business prudently];
With her profits she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard.

Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;
And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].