⁷ Extortion turns a wise person into a fool,
    and a bribe^(A) corrupts the heart.

²² for you know in your heart
    that many times you yourself have cursed others.

²⁶ I find more bitter than death
    the woman who is a snare,^(A)
whose heart is a trap
    and whose hands are chains.
The man who pleases God will escape her,
    but the sinner she will ensnare.^(B)

⁵ Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm,
    and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.

² The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
    but the heart of the fool to the left.

⁹ You who are young, be happy while you are young,
    and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.
Follow the ways of your heart
    and whatever your eyes see,
but know that for all these things
    God will bring you into judgment.^(A)