going over the streets, by the corner, in the way toward the harlot's house;

In the twilight, in the evening;
In the black and dark night.

“I was due to offer peace offerings;
Today I have paid my vows.

For the husband is not in his house, he hath gone on a journey afar;

I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

Or ever he had made the land and the wastes, or the top of the dry parts of the world:

“When He established the heavens, I [Wisdom] was there;
When He drew a circle upon the face of the deep,

when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life
And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.

But whoever sins against me destroys himself; everyone who hates me loves death."

“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,

Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.

“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks understanding (common sense), she says,

Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.

Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely, but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.

Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.

Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever.

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.

Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets, but the trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure.

Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil will die.

Some man giveth out his goods, and is richer; but the niggard, having enough, will depart from nothing, and yet is ever in poverty.

People will curse whoever withholds grain, but blessing will come to whoever is selling.

Whoever troubles his household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

Or ever thou canst turn thee about, the ungodly shall be overthrown; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.

The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.

Among the proud there is ever strife; but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.

Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.

Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.

Good understanding gives favor, but the way of traitors is ever flowing.

Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.

Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

He who is slow to be angry has great good sense; but he whose spirit is over-quick gives support to what is foolish.

Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

In every place, the eyes of Yahweh keep watch over the evil and the good.

A fool rejects his father's discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

Whoever listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.

By loyalty and faithfulness, iniquity will be covered over, and by fear of Yahweh {one turns} from evil.

The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

Getting wisdom: {how much} better than gold! And getting understanding: it is chosen {over} silver.

The road of the upright circumvents evil, and whoever watches how he lives preserves his life.

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.

A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused him to bend over it.

Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.

Better is the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

Whoever practices evil pays attention to wicked speech, and the liar listens to malicious talk.

Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker,
And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished.

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.

Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.

Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.

A fool's lips are ever brawling, and his mouth provoketh unto battle.

Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.

Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.

The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.

A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city,
And contentions [separating families] are like the bars of a castle.

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.

Whoever obtains wisdom loves himself, and whoever treasures understanding will prosper.

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

An indiscreet son is the heaviness of his father; and a brawling wife is like the top of a house, wherethrough it is ever dropping.

Whoever obeys a commandment keeps himself safe, but someone who is contemptuous in conduct will die.

Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.

The fear of the LORD leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil.

Whoever mistreats his father and alienates his mother is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler;
And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.

"This is bad, bad," says whoever is buying but then he brags as he walks away after the sale.

Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences; so don't get involved with someone who talks too much.

Whoever curses his father or his mother,
His lamp [of life] will be extinguished in time of darkness.

A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.

The Lord keeps watch over the spirit of man, searching all the deepest parts of the body.

The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.

Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor
Will cry out himself and not be answered.

Whoever wanders from the way of understanding, in the assembly of the dead he will rest.

The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man;
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.

Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.