^{6 Ref} Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

^{7 Ref} For good faith goes out of my mouth, and false lips are disgusting to me.

^{8 Ref} All the words of my mouth are righteousness; there is nothing false or twisted in them.

^{9 Ref} They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.

^{10 Ref} Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

^{11 Ref} For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.