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For on account of a harlot a man is brought to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

For at the window of my house I looked forth through my lattice;

For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:

Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.

For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host.

Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.

The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.