¹³ Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
    the one who gains understanding.
¹⁴ For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
    and her wages are better than gold.
¹⁵ Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
    nothing you desire can compare with her.
¹⁶ She offers you long life in her right hand,
    and riches and honor in her left.
¹⁷ She will guide you down delightful paths;
    all her ways are satisfying.
¹⁸ Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
    happy are those who hold her tightly.

²³ For their command is a lamp
    and their instruction a light;
their corrective discipline
    is the way to life.

³⁵ For whoever finds me finds life
    and receives favor from the Lord.

¹⁷ People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
    but those who ignore correction will go astray.

¹⁹ Godly people find life;
    evil people find death.

³⁰ The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
    a wise person wins friends.^[a]

²⁸ The way of the godly leads to life;
    that path does not lead to death.

⁴ Gentle words are a tree of life;
    a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

¹⁵ When the king smiles, there is life;
    his favor refreshes like a spring rain.