But in vain is the net laid forth before the bird's eyes.

Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.

My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.

The sluggard would fain have, and cannot get his desire; but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty.

In every labour there is some profit; but only vain words bringeth forth penury.

For the end is not yet come and thy patient abiding shall not be in vain.

Even so shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul, as soon as thou hast gotten it. And there is good hope; yea, thy hope shall not be in vain.

Like as the bird, and the swallow take their flight and flee here and there; so the curse that is given in vain, shall not light upon a man.

When the ungodly are come up, men are fain to hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.