she is more precious than rubies; and all the things you can desire are not to be compared with her.

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

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

The spirit of a man will nourish his sickness, but a wounded spirit who can bear?

Most men will proclaim each 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?

Man's steps are of Jehovah; how can a man then understand his own way?

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who can give a reason.

you can take the lizard with the hands, yet it is in king's palaces.

Who can find a woman of virtue? For her value is far above rubies.