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For their hearts plot violence, And their lips talk about mischief.

For by wise guidance you wage your war; And victory is in many advisors.

Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

My son, eat honey, for it is good; The droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

For there will be no reward to the evil man; And the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.

For their calamity will rise suddenly; The destruction from them both -- who knows?

Prepare your work outside. Make it ready for you in the field. Afterwards, build your house.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

Take away the dross from the silver, And material comes out for the refiner;

For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, Lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

For you will heap coals of fire on his head, And Yahweh will reward you.

Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools!

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

For lack of wood the fire goes out; Where there is no gossip, a quarrel dies down.

When his speech is charming, don't believe him; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

Don't boast about tomorrow; For you don't know what a day may bring forth.