Proverbs 3:13-20

Living Bible

^13-15 The man who knows right from wrong^[a] and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it. ^16-17 Wisdom gives: a long, good life, riches, honor, pleasure, peace. ¹⁸ Wisdom is a tree of life to those who eat her fruit; happy is the man who keeps on eating it.

¹⁹ The Lord’s wisdom founded the earth; his understanding established all the universe and space. ²⁰ The deep fountains of the earth were broken open by his knowledge, and the skies poured down rain.