He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

All the words of my mouth (Wisdom) are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:

Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.