There is gold, and abundance of rubies;\par\tab But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
{\i As} an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,\par\tab {\i So is} a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
For wisdom is better than rubies;\par\tab And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.\par
Pleasant words are {\i as} a honeycomb,\par\tab Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!\par\tab Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;\par\tab But the heart of the foolish {\i doeth} not so.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent;\par\tab And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
She is more precious than rubies:\par\tab And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;\par\tab And a word in due season, how good is it!
It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer;\par\tab But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger;\par\tab And hold him in pledge {\i that is surety} for foreigners.
That thou mayest preserve discretion,\par\tab And that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Receive my instruction, and not silver;\par\tab And knowledge rather than choice gold.