「說話中肯，勝過金銀珠寶。」《現中修》
「有金子和許多珍珠（或譯：紅寶石），惟有知識的嘴乃為貴重的珍寶。」《和合本》
「 有金子、有許多紅寶石、及寶器：有知識的唇舌就等于這一切。」《呂振中》
"There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel."--The Darby Translation (DBY)
"A person may have gold and a wealth of pearls, but lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel."--Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
