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My son, don’t forget my teaching;
    but let your heart keep my commandments:
for they will add to you length of days,
    years of life, and peace.

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My son, forget not my law or teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

For length of days and years of a life [worth living] and tranquility [inward and outward and continuing through old age till death], these shall they add to you.

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It will be health to your body,
    and nourishment to your bones.

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It shall be health to your nerves and sinews, and marrow and moistening to your bones.

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16 Length of days is in her right hand.
    In her left hand are riches and honor.

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16 Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.(A)

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22 so they will be life to your soul,
    and grace for your neck.
23 Then you shall walk in your way securely.
    Your foot won’t stumble.

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22 And they will be life to your inner self, and a gracious ornament to your neck (your outer self).

23 Then you will walk in your way securely and in confident trust, and you shall not dash your foot or stumble.(A)

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