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Certainly she lurks as a robber, And increases the treacherous among mankind.

In the end it bites like a snake And stings like a viper.

And you will be like one who lies down in the middle of the sea, Or like one who lies down on the top of a mast.

By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established;

A wise man is strong, And a person of knowledge increases power.

Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth at the gate.

One who plans to do evil, People will call a schemer.

If you say, "See, we did not know this," Does He who weighs the hearts not consider it? And does He who watches over your soul not know it? And will He not repay a person according to his work?

Know that wisdom is the same for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.

For a righteous person falls seven times and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of disaster.

But for those who rebuke the wicked there will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.

One who gives a right answer Kisses the lips.

Do not be a witness against your neighbor for no reason, And do not deceive with your lips.

I passed by the field of a lazy one, And by the vineyard of a person lacking sense,

"A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,"

Then your poverty will come like a drifter, And your need like an armed man.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Take away the impurities from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, Is a word spoken at the proper time.

Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.