My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge?
I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.