¹³ Happy is the person who finds wisdom.
    And happy is the person who gets understanding.
¹⁴ Wisdom is worth more than silver.
    It brings more profit than gold.
¹⁵ Wisdom is more precious than rubies.
    Nothing you want is equal to it.
¹⁶ With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life.
    With her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
¹⁷ Wisdom will make your life pleasant.
    It will bring you peace.
¹⁸ As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it.
    Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.

¹⁷ The person who accepts correction is on the way to life.
    But the person who ignores correction will be ruined.

¹⁹ Those who are truly good will live.
    But those who chase after evil will die.

³⁰ As a tree makes fruit, a good person gives life to others.
    The wise person shows others how to be wise.

²⁸ Doing what is right is the way to life.
    But there is another way that leads to death.

⁴ As a tree gives us fruit, healing words give us life.
    But evil words crush the spirit.

¹⁵ A king’s kindness can give people life.
    His kindness is like a spring shower.