11. My son, do not despise the discipline of יהוה, And do not loathe His reproof;
12. For whom יהוה loves He reproves, As a father the son whom he delights in.
13. Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, And the man who gets understanding;
14. For the gain from it is better Than gain from silver, And its increase than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than rubies, And all your delights are not comparable to her.
16. Length of days is in her right hand, Riches and esteem in her left hand.
17. Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to those taking hold of her, And blessed are all who retain her.
19. יהוה founded the earth by wisdom; He established the heavens by understanding;
20. By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down dew.
21. My son, let them not depart from your eyes; Watch over sound wisdom and discretion;
22. Then they become life to your being And an adorning to your neck.
23. Then you would walk safely in your way, And your foot would not stumble.