^13 (A)How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
And the man who obtains discernment.
¹⁴ For her ^(B)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her produce better than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is ^(C)more precious than ^[a]pearls;
And nothing you desire compares with her.
^16 (D)Length of days is in her right hand;
In her left hand are ^(E)riches and glory.
¹⁷ Her ^(F)ways are pleasant ways
And all her pathways are ^(G)peace.
¹⁸ She is a ^(H)tree of life to those who seize her,
And all those who hold her fast are blessed.

²¹ My son, ^(A)let them not deviate from your eyes;
Guard sound wisdom and discretion,
²² So they will be ^(B)life for your soul
And ^(C)grace for your neck.
²³ Then you will ^(D)walk in your way securely
And your foot will not ^(E)stumble.
²⁴ When you ^(F)lie down, you will not be in dread;
You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.