13. O the happiness of a man [who] hath found wisdom, And of a man [who] bringeth forth understanding.
14. For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold--her increase.
15. Precious she [is] above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
16. Length of days [is] in her right hand, In her left [are] wealth and honour.
17. Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, And all her paths [are] peace.
18. A tree of life she [is] to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her [is] happy.
19. Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.
20. By His knowledge depths have been rent, And clouds do drop dew.
21. My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,
22. And they are life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
23. Then thou goest thy way confidently, And thy foot doth not stumble.
24. If thou liest down, thou art not afraid, Yea, thou hast lain down, And sweet hath been thy sleep.