She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Or can a man walk upon hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, but a broken spirit who can bear?

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?

Who can say, I have made my heart clean. I am pure from my sin?

A man's goings are of LORD, how then can man understand his way?

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can render a reason.

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.