¹³ Happy are those who find wisdom
    and those who get understanding,
¹⁴ for her income is better than silver
    and her revenue better than gold.^(A)
15 She is more precious than jewels,
    and nothing you desire can compare with her.^(B)
16 Long life is in her right hand;
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(C)
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
    and all her paths are peace.^(D)
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called happy.^(E)

³⁵ The wise will inherit honor,
    but stubborn fools, disgrace.

⁷ The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom,
    and whatever else you get, get insight.^(A)
8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you;
    she will honor you if you embrace her.^(B)
9 She will place on your head a fair garland;
    she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.”^(C)

⁷ The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.^(A)