for they will be a garland of grace on your head
and a gold chain around your neck.

for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.

Accept my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.

My fruit is better than solid gold,
and my harvest than pure silver.

A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

When a king’s face lights up, there is life;
his favor is like a cloud with spring rain.

Get wisdom—
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.

A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

There is gold and a multitude of jewels,
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.

Don’t gloat when your enemy falls,
and don’t let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

A wise correction to a receptive ear
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.

Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.

Good news from a distant land
is like cold water to a parched throat.

A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
and a man for the words of his praise.