- A fool despises his father's instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. - Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a prince. - Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
whoever is discerning, let him know them;
for the ways of the Lord are right,
and the upright walk in them,
but transgressors stumble in them.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!
O Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my pleas for mercy!