Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

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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.

Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

The commentary is practical, hard-hitting, current, and spiritual.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.