5. You naive ones, gain prudence,you fools, gain sense.
6. Listen! for noble things I speak;my lips proclaim honest words.
7. Indeed, my mouth utters truth,and my lips abhor wickedness.
8. All the words of my mouth are sincere,none of them wily or crooked;
9. All of them are straightforward to the intelligent,and right to those who attain knowledge.
10. Take my instruction instead of silver,and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11. [For Wisdom is better than corals,and no treasures can compare with her.]
12. I, Wisdom, dwell with prudence,and useful knowledge I have.
13. [The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil;]Pride, arrogance, the evil way,and the perverse mouth I hate.
14. Mine are counsel and advice;Mine is strength; I am understanding.
15. By me kings reign,and rulers enact justice;