¹³ Blessed is the one who finds wisdom.
    Blessed is the one who gains understanding.
¹⁴ Wisdom pays better than silver does.
    She earns more than gold does.
¹⁵ She is worth more than rubies.
    Nothing you want can compare with her.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand.
    In her left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways.
    All her paths lead to peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her.
    Those who hold her close will be blessed.

¹³ Blessed is the one who finds wisdom.
    Blessed is the one who gains understanding.
¹⁴ Wisdom pays better than silver does.
    She earns more than gold does.
¹⁵ She is worth more than rubies.
    Nothing you want can compare with her.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand.
    In her left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways.
    All her paths lead to peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her.
    Those who hold her close will be blessed.

³² “My children, listen to me.
    Blessed are those who keep my ways.
³³ Listen to my teaching and be wise.
    Don’t turn away from it.
³⁴ Blessed are those who listen to me.
    They watch every day at my doors.
    They wait beside my doorway.

¹⁴ Many good things come from what people say.
    And the work of their hands rewards them.

²⁰ There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.
    But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

²¹ It is a sin to hate your neighbor.
    But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.

¹³ A happy heart makes a face look cheerful.
    But a sad heart produces a broken spirit.

¹⁵ All the days of those who are crushed are filled with pain and suffering.
    But a cheerful heart enjoys a good time that never ends.

³⁰ The cheerful look of a messenger brings joy to your heart.
    And good news gives health to your body.

²⁰ If anyone pays attention to what they’re taught, they will succeed.
    Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord.