^13 (A)How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
And the man who gains understanding.
¹⁴ For her ^(B)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her gain better than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is ^(C)more precious than ^[a]jewels;
And nothing you desire compares with her.
^16 [b](D)Long life is in her right hand;
In her left hand are ^(E)riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ^(F)ways are pleasant ways
And all her paths are ^(G)peace.
¹⁸ She is a ^(H)tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold her fast.

^13 (A)How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
And the man who gains understanding.
¹⁴ For her ^(B)profit is better than the profit of silver
And her gain better than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is ^(C)more precious than ^[a]jewels;
And nothing you desire compares with her.
^16 [b](D)Long life is in her right hand;
In her left hand are ^(E)riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ^(F)ways are pleasant ways
And all her paths are ^(G)peace.
¹⁸ She is a ^(H)tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who hold her fast.

³² “Now therefore, O sons, ^(A)listen to me,
For ^(B)blessed are they who keep my ways.
³³ “^(C)Heed instruction and be wise,
And do not neglect it.
³⁴ “^(D)Blessed is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.