Since I called out and you refused,
extended my hand and no one paid attention,

since you neglected all my counsel
and did not accept my correction,

Since they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of Yahweh,

Don't devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.

Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, since thou hast come into the hand of thy friend: go, humble thyself, and be urgent with thy friend.

Jehovah possessed me -- the beginning of His way, Before His works since then.

Since Sheol and Abaddon lie open in the LORD's presence, how much more the hearts of human beings!

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

Don't be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.