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And there will be enough goats' milk for your food, For the food of your household, And for the maintenance of your maids.

Evil men do not understand justice, But they who long for and seek the LORD understand it fully.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest) Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet.

By his wicked plan an evil man is trapped, But the righteous man sings and rejoices [for his plan brings good things to him].

The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor, But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

The bloodthirsty hate the blameless [because of his integrity], But the upright are concerned for his life.

A servant will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].

Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]? There is more hope for a [thickheaded] fool than for him.

Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.

Surely I am more brutish and stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man [for I do not know what I do not know].

Do not slander or malign a servant before his master [stay out of another's personal life], Or he will curse you [for your interference], and you will be found guilty.

There are three things which are too astounding and unexpectedly wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand:

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,

Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless;

Open your mouth, judge righteously, And administer justice for the afflicted and needy.

She looks for wool and flax And works with willing hands in delight.

She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] And makes her arms strong.

She sees that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out, but it burns continually through the night [she is prepared for whatever lies ahead].