12. The Lord corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud.
13. Happy is anyone who becomes wise — who gains understanding.
14. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.
15. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
16. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honour.
17. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
18. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
19. The Lord created the earth by his wisdom;by his knowledge he set the sky in place.
20. His wisdom caused the rivers to flowand the clouds to give rain to the earth.