The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
The fear of man lays a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is
than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
Gracious words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.
