12. For whomever the Lord loves, he corrects, and just as a father does with a son, he wins him over.
13. Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence.
14. Her acquisition is better than trading in silver, and her fruit is better than the first and purest gold.
15. She is more precious than all riches, and all that can be desired cannot prevail in comparison to her.
16. Length of days is at her right hand, and at her left hand is wealth and glory.
17. Her ways are beautiful ways, and all her paths are peaceful.
18. She is a tree of life to those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.
19. The Lord founded the earth on wisdom. He secured the heavens with prudence.
20. By his wisdom, the abyss erupted and the clouds increased with dew.
21. My son, let not these things move away from your eyes. Preserve law as well as counsel.
22. And so shall there be life in your soul and grace in your voice.
23. Then you shall walk confidently in your way, and your feet will not stumble.
24. When you slumber, you shall not fear. When you rest, your sleep also will be sweet.