Two things I ask from you; do not refuse me before I die:

She begins her work vigorously, and she strengthens her arms.

Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.

for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

lest strangers devour your strength, and your labor benefit another man’s house.

For the ways of a person are in front of the Lord’s eyes, and the Lord weighs all that person’s paths.

All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

“Whoever is naive, let him turn in here,” she says to those who lack understanding.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.

The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.