¹³ How joyful is the man who finds wisdom,
    and the man who gains understanding,
¹⁴ because her profit is better than the profit of silver,
    and her yield than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies,
    and nothing you desire compares with her.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand,
    and in her left are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peaceful.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life for those who embrace her,
    and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.

³² “So listen to me, children!
    Blessed are those who obey me.
³³ Listen to instruction and be wise.
    Don’t ignore it.
³⁴ Blessed is the person who listens to me,
    watching daily at my gates,
        waiting at my doorways—

²⁰ Deceit is at home^[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but those who promote peace rejoice.

²¹ Whoever despises his neighbor sins,
    but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

¹⁵ The entire life^[a] of the afflicted seems disastrous,
    but a good heart feasts continuously.

¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise,
    my own heart will greatly rejoice.
¹⁶ My innermost being will be glad
    when your lips speak what is right.