¹³ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,
and the man that getteth understanding.
¹⁴ For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver,
and the gain thereof than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies:
and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
¹⁶ Length of days is in her right hand;
and in her left hand riches and honour.
¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her:
and happy is every one that retaineth her.

²¹ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes:
keep sound wisdom and discretion:
²² so shall they be life unto thy soul,
and grace to thy neck.
²³ Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely,
and thy foot shall not stumble.
²⁴ When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:
yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.