^{6 Ref} Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

^{7 Ref} For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

^{8 Ref} All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

^{9 Ref} They are all plain to him who understands, Right to those who find knowledge.

^{10 Ref} Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.

^{11 Ref} For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.