Consider well and watch carefully the path of your feet,
And all your ways will be steadfast and sure.

Drink water from your own cistern [of a pure marriage relationship]
And fresh running water from your own well.

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.

When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices,
And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.

The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,
But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.

A plan (motive, wise counsel) in the heart of a man is like water in a deep well,
But a man of understanding draws it out.

The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked—
How the wicked are cast down to ruin.

But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

When I saw, I considered it well;
I looked and received instruction.

Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.

Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;

The strutting rooster, the male goat also,
And the king when his army is with him.

She looks well to how things go in her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.

“Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness],
But you excel them all.”