For in vain is the net spread In the sight of any bird:

For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,'so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.

She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.