For you have said, ‘My teaching is flawless, and I am pure in your sight.’

She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Those who stray morally will gain understanding; those who complain will acquire insight.

My teaching will drop like the rain, my sayings will drip like the dew, as rain drops upon the grass, and showers upon new growth.