¹³ 
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
¹⁴ 
For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
¹⁵ 
She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].^(A)
16 
Long life is in her right hand;
In her left hand are riches and honor.^(B)
17 
Her ways are highways of pleasantness and favor,
And all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ 
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.

²³ 
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,^(A)

³⁵ 
“For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life
And obtains favor and grace from the Lord.

¹⁷ 
He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].