11. My son, never despise Adonai’s discipline or dread His correction.
12. For Adonai loves those He reproves, even as a father, the son in whom he delights.
13. Happy is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.
14. For her trade-value is better than silver, and her yield better than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares to her.
16. Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
17. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all of her paths are shalom.
18. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and blessed will be all who hold firmly to her.
19. By wisdom Adonai founded the earth. By understanding He established the heavens.
20. By His knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds drip dew.
21. My son, hold on to sound wisdom and discernment, do not let them out of your sight.
22. They will be life to your soul, and an ornament to grace your neck.
23. Then you will walk on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25. Have no fear of sudden terror, or of the devastation of the wicked when it comes.
26. For Adonai will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare.