⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
    fear the Lord^(B) and shun evil.^(C)
8 This will bring health to your body^(D)
    and nourishment to your bones.^(E)

¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;^(B)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.^(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;^(D)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.^(F)
18 She is a tree of life^(G) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.^(H)

¹⁰ Listen, my son,^(A) accept what I say,
    and the years of your life will be many.^(B)

²⁰ My son,^(A) pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.^(B)
21 Do not let them out of your sight,^(C)
    keep them within your heart;
²² for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.^(D)

¹¹ For through wisdom^[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.^(A)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length to life,^(A)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.^(B)

³⁰ A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.^(A)

³⁰ Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.^(A)

¹⁷ The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.^(A)