I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.

Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well.

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.