Proverbs 3:13-26

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹³ Happy are those who find wisdom
    and those who get understanding,
¹⁴ for her income is better than silver
    and her revenue better than gold.^(A)
15 She is more precious than jewels,
    and nothing you desire can compare with her.^(B)
16 Long life is in her right hand;
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(C)
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
    and all her paths are peace.^(D)
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called happy.^(E)

¹⁹ The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
    by understanding he established the heavens;^(F)
20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,
    and the clouds drop down the dew.^(G)

²¹ My child, do not let these escape from your sight:
    keep sound wisdom and prudence,
²² and they will be life for your soul
    and adornment for your neck.^(H)
23 Then you will walk on your way securely,
    and your foot will not stumble.^(I)
24 If you sit down,^[a] you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
²⁵ Then you will not be afraid of sudden panic
    or of the storm that strikes the wicked,^(J)
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
    and will keep your foot from being caught.