¹³ ·Happy [Blessed] is the person who finds wisdom,
    the one who ·gets [gains] understanding.
¹⁴ ·Wisdom [^LHer profit] is worth more than silver;
    ·it brings more profit [^Lher yield more] than gold.
¹⁵ Wisdom is more precious than ·rubies [or pearls];
    nothing you could want is equal to it.
¹⁶ ·With [In] her right hand ·wisdom offers you a long life [^Lare length of days],
    and ·with [in] her left hand ·she gives you [are] riches and honor.
¹⁷ ·Wisdom will make your life [^LHer paths are] pleasant
    and ·will bring you [^Lher trails are] peace.
¹⁸ As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it,
    and everyone who uses it will be happy.

²¹ My ·child [^Lson], ·hold on to [protect] ·wisdom [resourcefulness] and ·good sense [discretion].
    Don’t let them ·out of your sight [^Lslip from your eyes].
²² They will give you life
    and ·beauty like a necklace [^Lan ornament] around your neck.
²³ Then you will ·go your way [walk on your path; ^Cof life] in safety,
    and ·you will not get hurt [^Lyour foot will not stumble].
²⁴ When you lie down, you won’t be afraid;
    when you lie down, you will sleep in peace.