Yahweh, had constituted me the beginning of his way, before his works, at the commencement of that time;

When he fixed for the sea its bound, that, the waters, should not go beyond his bidding, when he decreed the foundations of the earth: -

How happy the man that doth hearken to me, - keeping guard at my doors, day by day, watching at the posts of my gates;

For, he that findeth me, findeth life, and hath obtained favour from Yahweh;

But, he that misseth me, wrongeth his own soul, all who hate me, love death.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him -

He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.

The woman Stupidity, is boisterous, so simple that she knoweth not what she would do;

Whoso is simple, let him turn aside hither, and, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him:

But he knoweth not, that the shades are there; In the depths of hades, are her guests.

He that gathereth in summer, is a prudent son, he that sleepeth long in harvest, is a son causing shame.

The wise in heart, will accept commandments, but, he that is foolish with his lips, shall be thrust away.

He that walketh uprightly, may walk securely, but, he that maketh crooked his ways, shall be found out.

He that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow, and, he that is foolish with his lips, shall be thrust aside.

In the lips of the intelligent, is found wisdom, but, a rod, is for the back of him that lacketh sense.

On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray.

He that concealeth hatred, hath false lips, and he that sendeth forth slander, the same, is a dullard.

In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.

He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, lacketh sense, but, a man of understanding, observeth silence.

He that goeth about talebearing, revealeth a secret, but, he that is faithful in spirit, concealeth a matter.

He that becometh surety for a stranger, goeth to utter ruin, but, he that hateth striking hands, is secure.

The lawless man, earneth the wages of falsehood, but, he that soweth righteousness, hath the reward of fidelity.

A righteous son, turneth to life, but, he that pursueth wickedness, to his own death.

The liberal soul, shall he enriched, and, he that refresheth, shall himself also be refreshed.

He that keepeth back corn, the populace will curse him, but there is, a blessing, for the head of him that selleth.

He that diligently seeketh good, aimeth at favour, but, he that studieth mischief, it shall come on himself.

He that trusteth in his riches, the same, shall fall, but, like the leaf, shall the righteous break forth.

He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the wind, but, a servant, shall the foolish be, to the wise in heart.

The fruit of the righteous, is a tree of life, and, he that rescueth souls, is wise.

He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge, but, he that hateth reproof, is brutish.

A virtuous woman, is the crown of her husband, but, a veritable decay in his bones, is she that causeth shame.

He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.

The way of the foolish, is right in his own eyes, but, he that hearkeneth to counsel, is wise.

A foolish man, on the same day, letteth his vexation be known, but, he that concealeth an affront, is prudent.

He that whispereth faithfulness, declareth righteousness, but, a false witness, is a fraud.

A lip that is faithful, shall be firm to futurity, but, only for a twinkling, is the tongue that is false.

An abomination to Yahweh, are lips that are false, but, he that dealeth faithfully, is his delight.

He that watcheth his mouth, guardeth his soul, He that openeth wide his lips, it shall be his ruin.

Wealth gotten by greed, diminisheth, but, he that gathereth by little, increaseth.

He that despiseth a matter, shall get pledged thereto, but, he that revereth a commandment, the same shall be recompensed.

Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.

He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.

Much food, is in the fallow ground of the poor, but there is that is swept away, for want of justice.

He that withholdeth his rod, hateth his son, - but, he that loveth him, carefully correcteth him.

He that walketh in his uprightness, is one who revereth Yahweh, but, he that is crooked in his way, is one who despiseth him.

Get thee from the presence of a man that is a dullard, when thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.

There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death!

He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, sinneth, but, he that sheweth favour to the afflicted, how happy is he!

A deliverer of souls, is a faithful witness, but, he that uttereth falsehoods, is a fraud.

The reverence of Yahweh, is a well-spring of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.

The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.

The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.

A foolish son , spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.

There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.

A wrathful man, stirreth up strife, but, he that is slow to anger, calmeth contention.

Folly, is joy to him that lacketh sense, - but, a man of understanding, taketh a straight course.

The way of life, is upwards to the prudent, that he may depart from hades beneath.

He, troubleth his own house, who graspeth with greed, but, he that hateth gifts, shall live.

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

He that declineth correction, despiseth his own soul, but, he that heareth reproof, gaineth sense.

All the ways of a man, may be pure in his own eyes, but, he that testeth spirits, is Yahweh.

Roll, upon Yahweh, thy doings, that thy plans, may be established.

He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!

There is a way that enticeth a man, but, at the latter end thereof, are the ways of death.

Better he that is slow to anger, than a hero, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that captureth a city.

Fining-pot for silver, crucible for gold, but, he that trieth hearts, is Yahweh.

He that mocketh the poor, hath reproached his Maker, He that maketh merry at distress, shall not be held innocent.

He that hideth a transgression, seeketh love, but, he that repeateth a matter, separateth intimate friends.

He that returneth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

He that justifieth the lawless, and he that condemneth the righteous, an abomination to Yahweh, are they, both.

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a dullard? that he who is without sense, may acquire wisdom.

A lover of transgression, is one who loveth strife, he that heighteneth his door, seeketh grievous harm.

The crooked in heart, shall not find good, and, he that is perverse with his tongue, shall fall into wickedness.

He that begetteth a dullard, it is to his own grief, neither can the father of the base, rejoice.

A vexation to his father, is the son that is a dullard, and a bitterness, to her that bare him.

Even a fool, holding his peace, is accounted, wise, - He that closeth his lips, is thought to have understanding.

Surely he that is slothful in his work, brother, is he to a master at laying waste.

He that answereth before he heareth, a folly, it is to him, and, a reproach.

Righteous is he that is first in his own cause, then cometh his neighbour, and thoroughly searcheth him.

Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.

A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth lies, shall not escape.

He that acquireth sense, loveth his own soul, he that guardeth understanding, shall find blessing.

A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth lies, shall perish.

Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard, - and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions of a wife.

Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.

One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.

Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.

Many are the devices in a man's heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.

He that ruineth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son causing shame and reproach.

Cease, my son, to hear instruction that would cause thee to wander from the sayings of knowledge.

The growl as of a young lion, is the dread inspired by a king, he that provoketh him, endangereth his own life.

Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.

It is a snare to a man, that he should rashly cry Holy! and, after making vows, to reflect!

Blows that out in, cleanse away wickedness, and, smitings, enter the chambers of the inner man.

Every way of a man, may be right in his own eyes, but, he that testeth hearts, is Yahweh.

The plans of the diligent, tend only to abundance, but, of every one that is urgent, only to want.

He that shutteth his ear from the cry of the poor, even he, shall call, and not be answered.

A needy man, shall he be that loveth merriment, the lover of wine and oil, shall not become rich.

He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.

He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.