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Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you.

For the ways of a person are in front of the Lord 's eyes, and the Lord weighs all that person's paths.

My child, if you have made a pledge for your neighbor, and have become a guarantor for a stranger,

For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty, and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

for on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man preys on your precious life.

for jealousy kindles a husband's rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

For at the window of my house through my window lattice I looked out

That is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and I found you!

For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a journey of some distance.

for she has brought down many fatally wounded, and all those she has slain are many.

Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

For my mouth speaks truth, and my lips hate wickedness.

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord .

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.