A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

Forsake her (wisdom) not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: