For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.