For in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird,

For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold.

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold, and my revenue than choice silver.

Through pride a vain man causes contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, [but] a woman who fears LORD, she shall be praised.