O simple ones, understand prudence;
And, O fools, understand a heart of wisdom.
Listen, for I will speak noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal upright things.
For my mouth will utter truth;
And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness;
There is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
They are all straightforward to him who understands,
And right to those who find knowledge.
Take my discipline and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choicest fine gold.
For wisdom is better than pearls;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.