A wiseman'sheart[directs him] toward the right,but the foolishman'sheart[directs him] toward the left.
Yet the foolmultiplieswords.Nomanknowswhatwill happen,and whocan tellhim whatwill comeafterhim?
Ifthe axeis dulland he does not sharpen[its] edge,then he must exertmore strength.Wisdomhas the advantageof givingsuccess.
Whyis there a pricein the handof a foolto buywisdom,When he hasnosense?
The wisdomof the sensibleis to understandhis way,But the foolishnessof foolsis deceit.
Whateveryour handfindsto do,do[it] with [all] your might;for thereis noactivityor planningor knowledgeor wisdomin Sheolwhereyou are going.
"But seekfirstHis kingdomand His righteousness,and allthese thingswill be addedto you.
and He will putthe sheepon His right,and the goatson the left.
Thereforeifyou have been raisedup with Christ,keep seekingthe things above,whereChristis, seatedat the right handof God.
The lipsof the wisespreadknowledge,But the heartsof foolsare not so.
