¹³ How joyful is the man who finds wisdom,
    and the man who gains understanding,
¹⁴ because her profit is better than the profit of silver,
    and her yield than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies,
    and nothing you desire compares with her.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand,
    and in her left are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peaceful.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life for those who embrace her,
    and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.

²¹ My son, do not let wisdom^[a] leave your sight.
    Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
²² and they will be life to you
    and a graceful ornament^[b] for your neck.
²³ Then you will travel safely on your way,
    and your foot will not stumble.
²⁴ When you sit^[c] down, you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.^[d]