As leaves grow upon a green tree, Whereof one withereth, and another springeth up; So of the generations of flesh and blood, One perisheth, and another ripeneth (M).
All his works shall surely rot; And his handywork shall draw after him.
Happy is the man that shall meditate in wisdom; And shall have respect to understanding.
That setteth his heart upon her ways; And considereth her paths (S).
Going forth after her in search of her; And spying all her entries.
That prieth through her window; And will hearken at her doors.