¹¹ My son,^(A) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,^(B)
    and do not resent his rebuke,
¹² because the Lord disciplines those he loves,^(C)
    as a father the son he delights in.^[a](D)

¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(E)
15 She is more precious than rubies;^(F)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.^(G)
16 Long life is in her right hand;^(H)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(I)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.^(J)
18 She is a tree of life^(K) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.^(L)

¹⁹ By wisdom^(M) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,^(N)
    by understanding he set the heavens^(O) in place;
²⁰ by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
    and the clouds let drop the dew.

²¹ My son,^(P) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,^(Q)
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;