She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?

Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?

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

A man's spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

Many men claim to be men of unfailing love, but who can find a faithful man?

Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"

A man's steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

"They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.

An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

"For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up:

You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.