[Intro - 16 bars, spacious clean guitar arpeggios, synth pad swells, empty space] [Verse - quiet, intimate, almost whispered vocal, drums barely there] Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but whoever hates correction is stupid. A good man gets favor from YAHWEH: but a man who plans evil is condemned. A man will not stand by wickedness: but the root of the righteous will not be shaken. An accomplished woman is the crown of her husband: but a shameful one is like rot in his bones. The thoughts of the righteous are fair: but the plans of the wicked are treacherous. The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright will save them. The wicked are overthrown, and are gone: {Dramatic pause] but the house of the righteous will stand. [Chorus - opens up, lush, emotional but still soft, "A man is praised for his wisdom"] A man is praised for his wisdom: but a man with a twisted mind will be shamed. Better is the lowly man who serves for his food than the proud man who has no bread. A righteous man knows what his animal needs: but even the kindness of the wicked is cruel. Those who work the land will have enough bread: but those who chase worthless things lack sense. The wicked want the trap of evil men: but the root of the righteous gives fruit. The words of the lips can set a trap: but a righteous man will get free from trouble. A man is fed by the good fruit of his mouth: and what his hands do will be paid back to him. A fool thinks his own way is right: but the wise man listens to advice. A fool’s anger is known that same day: but a sensible man hides his shame. Whoever always speaks truth gives honest witness: but a false witness speaks deceit. There is one who speaks like a sword: but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Truthful speech lasts forever: but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Evil plans live in the hearts of those who plot harm: but those who counsel peace have joy. No harm will come to those who do right: but the wicked are full of trouble. Lying lips are an abomination to YAHWEH: but those who work faithfully are His delight. [Guitar break - dreamy, volume swells, slide licks, very restrained] [Verse 2 - more yearning] A sensible man keeps his knowledge quiet: but a fool’s heart shouts out foolishness. The hand of the diligent will rule: but the deceitful will be under slave drivers When a man’s heart is full of worry, he should hold it back: let a good word cheer it up. [Chorus - longer, more layered harmonies] A righteous man has an advantage over his neighbor: but the ways of the wicked lead them astray. A deceitful man will not get to roast what he catches: but a diligent man’s wealth is precious. In the way of charity there is life: and in that path there is no death. Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but whoever hates correction is stupid. [Outro - fade on repeating hypnotic guitar riff, whoever hates correction is stupid.]
