¹³ Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
¹⁴ The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
¹⁵ ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
¹⁶ Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
¹⁸ ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.

¹³ Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
¹⁴ The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
¹⁵ ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
¹⁶ Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
¹⁸ ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.

¹³ A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but with a heartache comes depression.

³⁰ A twinkle in the eye delights the heart.
Good news refreshes the body.

²⁰ Whoever gives attention to the Lord’s word prospers,
and blessed is the person who trusts the Lord.