¹⁹ The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
    by understanding he established the heavens;
²⁰ by his knowledge the deeps broke open,
    and the clouds drop down the dew.

²¹ My child, do not let these escape from your sight:
    keep sound wisdom and prudence,
²² and they will be life for your soul
    and adornment for your neck.
²³ Then you will walk on your way securely
    and your foot will not stumble.
²⁴ If you sit down,^[a] you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
²⁵ Do not be afraid of sudden panic,
    or of the storm that strikes the wicked;
²⁶ for the Lord will be your confidence
    and will keep your foot from being caught.

9 Wisdom has built her house,
    she has hewn her seven pillars.
² She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine,
    she has also set her table.
³ She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls
    from the highest places in the town,
⁴ “You that are simple, turn in here!”
    To those without sense she says,
⁵ “Come, eat of my bread
    and drink of the wine I have mixed.
⁶ Lay aside immaturity,^[a] and live,
    and walk in the way of insight.”

⁷ Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse;
    whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.
⁸ A scoffer who is rebuked will only hate you;
    the wise, when rebuked, will love you.
⁹ Give instruction^[b] to the wise, and they will become wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will gain in learning.
¹⁰ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
¹¹ For by me your days will be multiplied,
    and years will be added to your life.