My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, Neither shall my tongue utter deceit.
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?
Should a wise man make answer with vain knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?
Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.
Behold now, I have opened my mouth; My tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
For I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away.
For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.