^13 (A)Blessed is a person who finds wisdom,
And one who obtains understanding.
¹⁴ For ^[a]her ^(B)profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her produce better than gold.
¹⁵ She is ^(C)more precious than ^[b]jewels,
And nothing you desire compares with her.
^16 [c](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 those who hold on to her.

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