For in vain the net is spread in the sight of anything which hath wings.

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

He keeps watch on the ways which are right, and takes care of those who have the fear of him.

Which rejoice in doing evil, and delight in wicked things:

That thou mayest be delivered also from the strange woman, and from her that is not thine own: which giveth sweet words,

Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.

She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.

Have no fear of sudden danger, or of the storm which will come on evil-doers:

I have instructed you in the way of [skillful and godly] wisdom;
I have led you in upright paths.

Which, having no chief,
Officer or ruler,

There are six things which the Lord hates,
Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:

Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;

A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin;

But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.

That she may keep thee from the strange woman, and from the harlot which giveth sweet words.

For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection.

Come, take of my bread, and of my wine which is mixed.

Wealth which comes from sin is of no profit, but righteousness gives salvation from death.

Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.

The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

A simple man which laboureth and worketh, is better than one that is gorgeous and lacketh bread.

In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].

which their children's children shall have in possession - for the riches of the sinner is laid up for the just.

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.

There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways,
But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights].

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, by which one may be turned from the nets of death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

The ear that heareth the reproof which giveth life, in the midst of the wise, shall remain.

There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.

The gift a stone of grace in the, eyes of him possessing it: to all which it shall turn it shall prosper.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.

That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love,
But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.

It is a snare for a man to blaspheme that which is holy, and then to go about with vows.

The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the Lord,
Searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.

Steams of waters the heart of the king, in the hand of Jehovah: upon all which he shall delight in he will turn it

A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.

He that is proud and presumptuous, is called a scornful man, which in wrath dare work maliciously.

He who sows injustice will reap [a harvest of] trouble,
And the rod of his wrath [with which he oppresses others] will fail.

If you have nothing with which to make payment, he will take away your bed from under you.

Let not the old landmark be moved which your fathers have put in place.

Seest thou not, that they which be diligent in their business stand before kings, and not among the simple people?

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which is before thee,

Why wilt thou set thine eye upon the thing, which suddenly vanisheth away? For riches make themselves wings, and take their flight like an Eagle into the air.

The food which you have taken will come up again, and your pleasing words will be wasted.

Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

If thou wilt say, "I knew not of it"; Thinkest thou that he which made the hearts, doth not consider it? And that he which regardeth thy soul, seeth it not? Shall not he recompense every man according to his works?

My son, take honey, for it is good; and the flowing honey, which is sweet to your taste:

For their tragedy will rise suddenly,
And who knows the punishment that both [the Lord and the king] will bring on the rebellious?

First, make up thy work that is without, and look well unto that which thou hast in the field, and then build thine house.

These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

He whose spirit is uncontrolled is like an unwalled town which has been broken into.

Like the legs which are useless to the lame,
So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.

Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

He who gets mixed up in a fight which is not his business, is like one who takes a dog by the ears while it is going by.

[Like] {impure silver} which overlays an earthen vessel, [so are] smooth lips and an evil heart.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but which is able to stand before jealousy?

Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gave them both eyes with which to see.

Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].

The leech hath two daughters: Give, give. There are three things never satisfied; four which say not, It is enough:

Sheol, and the barren womb; the earth which is not filled with water, and the fire which saith not, It is enough.

The eye which makes sport of a father, and sees no value in a mother when she is old will be rooted out by the ravens of the valley, and be food for the young eagles.

There are three things which are too wonderful for me,
Four which I do not understand:

Such is the way also of a wife that breaketh wedlock, which wipeth her mouth like as when she hath eaten, and sayeth, "As for me, I have done no harm."

For three things the earth is moved, and there are four which it will not put up with:

There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are very wise:

There are three things which have a stately step, and four are comely in going:

The lion, mighty among beasts, which turneth not away for any;

The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him:

Do not give your strength to women,
Or your ways to that which destroys kings.

Lest he drink, and forget that which is decreed, and alter the plea of any who are sorely oppressed.

She makes for herself coverlets, cushions, and rugs of tapestry.
Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple [wool].