“My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction) And do not reject the teaching of your mother; 21Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts), And...
“These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: 17A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying...
“A worthless person, a wicked man, Is one who walks with a perverse (corrupt, vulgar) mouth. 13Who winks with his eyes [in mockery], who shuffles his feet...
“Go to the ant, O lazy one; Observe her ways and be wise, 7Which, having no chief, Overseer or ruler,8She prepares her food in the summer And brings in...
“Why should you, my son, be exhilarated with an immoral woman And embrace the bosom of an outsider (pagan)? 21For the ways of man are directly before...
“Drink water from your own cistern [of a pure marriage relationship] And fresh running water from your own well. 16Should your springs (children) be dispersed, As streams of water in...