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As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.

When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness is his.

By words, a servant is not disciplined, for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

You see a man who is hasty in his words: there is more hope for a fool than him.

Certainly I am more stupid than a man, and the understanding of humankind is not for me.

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name and what is the name of his child? For surely you know.

Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.

Keep falsehood and a lying word far from me; do not give me poverty or wealth; provide me with food only for my need.

For the leech, there are two daughters; "Give, give!" they cry. As for three of these, they are not satisfied; as for four, they do not say enough.

Three of these are too wonderful for me, and four, I do not understand them:

there is no king for the locust, yet it marches in rank;

For pressing milk produces curd, and pressing the nose produces blood, so pressing anger produces strife.

It is not for the kings, O Lemuel; drinking wine is not for the kings, nor is strong drink for rulers.

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the needy.

A woman of excellence, who will find? For her worth is far more than precious jewels.

She does not fear for her house when it snows, for her entire household is clothed in crimson.

She makes for herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Linen garments she makes and sells, and she supplies sashes for the merchants.

For in much wisdom is much frustration, and whoever increases knowledge increases sorrow.

I also explored the effects of indulging my flesh with wine. My mind guiding me with wisdom, I investigated folly so that I might discover what is good under heaven for humans to do during the days of their lives.