¹³ Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
    the man who gets understanding.
¹⁴ For her good profit is better than getting silver,
    and her return is better than fine gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies.
    None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
¹⁶ Length of days is in her right hand.
    In her left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness.
    All her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her.
    Happy is everyone who retains her.

³² “Now therefore, my sons, listen to me,
    for blessed are those who keep my ways.
³³ Hear instruction, and be wise.
    Don’t refuse it.
³⁴ Blessed is the man who hears me,
    watching daily at my gates,
    waiting at my door posts.