It is foolish to spread a net
where any bird can see it,

She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].

For they can’t sleep
unless they have done what is evil;
they are robbed of sleep
unless they make someone stumble.

Lest you should ponder the path of life, her ways are unstable, that you can not know them.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

Even so, whosoever goeth in to his neighbour's wife, and toucheth her, can not be unguilty.

so they can keep you from an adulterous woman, from the immoral woman with her seductive words.

He hath taken the bag of money with him: who can tell when he cometh home?"

For wisdom is better than jewels,
and nothing desirable can compare with it.

I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.

By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

Where no good counsel is, there the people decay; but whereas are many that can give counsel, there is wealth.

No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him.

He that hath understanding can hide his wisdom; but an indiscreet heart telleth out his foolishness.

The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].

The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.

The heart knows its own bitterness, and with its joy no one else can share.

Unadvised thoughts shall come to naught; but whereas are men that can give counsel, there is steadfastness.

Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.

A patient man is better than one strong; and he that can rule himself, is more worth than he that winneth a city.

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

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

A man with many friends can still be ruined, but a true friend sticks closer than a brother.

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

It is a trap for a man to [speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, “It is holy!”
And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can fulfill it].

The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.

There is no [human] wisdom or understanding
Or counsel [that can prevail] against the Lord.

to teach you true and reliable advice, so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?

"They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."

For by wise guidance you can wage your war,
And in an abundance of [wise] counselors there is victory and safety.

for destruction from them will come suddenly;
who knows what distress these two can bring?

A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

He that can not rule himself, is like a city which is broken down, and hath no walls.

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
but who can withstand jealousy?

The heart is glad of a sweet ointment and savour, but a stomach that can give good counsel, rejoiceth a man's neighbour.

Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.

Like as hell and destruction are never full, even so the eyes of men can never be satisfied.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

Neither have I learned wisdom, nor, the knowledge of the Holy Ones, can I acquire.

Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended? who has gathered the wind in his fists? who has bound the waters in a garment? who has established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if you can tell?

Three things are beyond me;
four I can’t understand:

"For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up:

You may grasp the lizard with your hands,
Yet it is in kings’ palaces.

a horse girt in the loins; or the he-goat; and a king, against whom none can rise up.

Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty
and remember his trouble no more.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Strength and honor are her clothing,
and she can laugh at the time to come.