Then you will continue to have good sense. Your lips will keep on speaking words of knowledge.
With my lips I talk about all the decisions you have made.
You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you forever.
I will tell other people about all the good things you have done. All day long I will talk about how you have saved your people. But there’s no way I could say how many times you’ve done this.
The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.
The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.
The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.
The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.
There is gold, and there are plenty of rubies. But lips that speak knowledge are a priceless jewel.
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight. Hold on to good sense and the understanding of what is right.
Your lips are as sweet as honey, my bride. Milk and honey are under your tongue. Your clothes smell like the cedar trees in Lebanon.