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.

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.

³² “Now, my children, listen to me.
    Those who follow my ways are happy.
³³ Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise.
    Do not ignore it.
³⁴ Those who listen to me are happy.
    They stand watching at my door every day.
    They are at my open doorway, wanting to be with me.

¹⁴ A person will be rewarded for what he says.
    And he will also be rewarded for what he does.

²⁰ Those who plan evil mean to lie.
    But those who plan peace will be happy.

²¹ It is a sin to hate your neighbor.
    But being kind to the needy brings happiness.

¹³ Happiness makes a person smile.
    But sadness breaks a person’s spirit.

¹⁵ Every day is hard for those who suffer.
    But a happy heart makes it like a continual feast.

³⁰ Good news makes you feel better.
    Your happiness will show in your eyes.

²⁰ Whoever pays attention to what he is taught will succeed.
    And whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.