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If the snake bites before it is charmed,then there is no advantage for the charmer.

The struggles of fools weary them,for they don’t know how to go to the city.

Blessed are you, land, when your king is a son of noblesand your princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.

A feast is prepared for laughter,and wine makes life happy,and money is the answer for everything.

Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,for a bird of the sky may carry the message,and a winged creature may report the matter.

Give a portion to seven or even to eight,for you don’t know what disaster may happen on earth.

Light is sweet,and it is pleasing for the eyes to see the sun.

Rejoice, young person, while you are young,and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.And walk in the ways of your heartand in the desire of your eyes;but know that for all of these things God will bring you to judgment.

Also, they are afraid of heights and dangers on the road;the almond tree blossoms,the grasshopper loses its spring,and the caper berry has no effect;for the mere mortal is headed to his eternal home,and mourners will walk around in the street;

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.

For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!For your caresses are more delightful than wine.

Do not stare at me because I am dark,for the sun has gazed on me.My mother’s sons were angry with me;they made me take care of the vineyards.I have not taken care of my own vineyard.

We will make gold jewelry for you,accented with silver.

Sustain me with raisins;refresh me with apricots,for I am lovesick.

For now the winter is past;the rain has ended and gone away.

My dove, in the clefts of the rock,in the crevices of the cliff,let me see your face,let me hear your voice;for your voice is sweet,and your face is lovely.

Catch the foxes for us—the little foxes that ruin the vineyards—for our vineyards are in bloom.

King Solomon made a carriage for himselfwith wood from Lebanon.

My love thrust his hand through the opening,and my feelings were stirred for him.