So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: but the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, having become ungodly have hated knowledge, and have become subject to reproofs.

Behold, I will bring forth to you the utterance of my breath, and I will instruct you in my speech.

You, O men, I exhort; and utter my voice to the sons of men.

O you simple, understand prudence, and you that are untaught, take in knowledge.

Whoever is foolish, let him turn aside to me: and to them that want understanding she says,

Forsake folly, that you may reign forever; and seek wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.

You that thirst, go to the water, and all that have no money, go [and] buy; and eat [and drink] wine and milk without money or price.

Give heed with your ears, and follow My ways; hearken to Me, and your soul shall live in prosperity; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, the sure mercies of David.

But Paul and Barnabas, speaking boldly said, "It was necessary for the word of God to be spoken to you first; but since you thrust it away, and judge yourselves not worthy of eternal life; behold, we turn to the Gentiles.

And working together [with Him], we also urge that you not receive the grace of God in vain.

You shall seek wisdom with bad men, and shall not find it, but discretion is easily available with the prudent.

The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion, and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

Desires kill the sluggard, for his hands do not choose to do anything.

An ungodly man entertains evil desires all the day, but the righteous is unsparingly merciful and compassionate.

O that there were such a heart in them, that they should fear Me, and keep My commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their sons forever!

But My people hearkened not to My voice; and Israel gave no heed to Me.

If My people had hearkened to Me, if Israel had walked in My ways,

The heart of My people has gladly engaged in fornication and wine and strong drink.

For everyone that does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works be exposed.

saying, 'Go to this people and say: "Hearing you will hear, and by no means understand; and seeing you shall see, and by no means perceive;

For the hearts of this people has become dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and they should hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their heart and turn back, so that I should heal them."'