¹³ My child,^[a] eat honey, for it is good,
    and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
¹⁴ In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
    If you find it, you will have a bright future,
    and your hopes will not be cut short.

¹⁰ They are more desirable than gold,
    even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
    even honey dripping from the comb.

⁵ You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
    I will praise you with songs of joy.

¹² I have not departed from his commands,
    but have treasured his words more than daily food.

¹⁷ She will guide you down delightful paths;
    all her ways are satisfying.