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20 The depths of waters brake out by his wisdom; and (the) clouds waxed (al)together with dew.

21 My son, these things float not away from thine eyes; keep thou my law, and my counsel; (My son, let not these things float away from thine eyes; keep thou my instructions, and my advice, near to thee;)

22 and life shall be to thy soul, and grace to thy cheeks. (and thou shalt have life, and gain favour.)

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20 By His knowledge the depths were (A)broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22 So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.

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20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
    and the clouds let drop the dew.

21 My son,(A) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(B)
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(C)
    an ornament to grace your neck.(D)

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20 por su saber las aguas abismales se separan
y las nubes gotean rocío.

Virtudes sapienciales

21 Hijo mío, mantén la discreción y el buen juicio
y jamás los pierdas de vista,
22 pues serán fuente de vida para ti
y te adornarán como un collar.

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