7. Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong.
8. If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains.
9. Honour the Lord by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces.
10. If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to be able to store it all.
11. When the Lord corrects you, my child, pay close attention and take it as a warning.
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.
21. Hold on to your wisdom and insight, my child. Never let them get away from you.
22. They will provide you with life — a pleasant and happy life.
23. You can go safely on your way and never even stumble.