12
When I hold my tongue, they shall bide my leisure; and when I speak, they shall give good ear unto me; if I talk much, they shall lay their hands upon their mouth.
10
For her sake I shall have esteem among the multitude and honor with the elders, though I be young.
11
I shall be found of a quick conception in judgment, and shall be admired in the sight of great men.
12
When I hold my tongue, they shall bide my leisure; and when I speak, they shall give good ear unto me; if I talk much, they shall lay their hands upon their mouth.
13
Moreover, by the means of her I shall obtain immortality, and leave behind me an everlasting memorial to them that come after me.
14
I shall set the people in order, and the nations shall be subject unto me.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.