3 My child, do not forget my instruction,
    and may your heart guard my commands.
² For length of days, years of life,
    and peace they^[a] shall add to you.

¹³ Happy is the one^[a] who finds wisdom,
    and one who obtains understanding.
¹⁴ For her^[b] income is better than the income of silver,
    and her revenue than that of gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies,
    and all your desires shall not compare with her.
¹⁶ Length of days is in her right hand;
    in her left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
    and all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life for those who seize her;
    those who take hold of her are considered happy.

²³ For like a lamp is a commandment, and instruction is light,
    and the way of life^[a] is the reproof of discipline,