³ May loyal love^[a] and truth not forsake you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them upon your heart.
⁴ And you shall find favor and good sense^[b]
    in the eyes of God and humankind.

¹³ Happy is the one^[a] who finds wisdom,
    and one who obtains understanding.
¹⁴ For her^[b] income is better than the income of silver,
    and her revenue than that of gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies,
    and all your desires shall not compare with 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,
    and all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life for those who seize her;
    those who take hold of her are considered happy.

³⁵ They will inherit the honor of the wise,
    but stubborn fools, disgrace.

⁷ The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom!
    With all that is in your possession, gain insight.
⁸ Cherish her and she will exalt you;
    she will honor you if you embrace her.
⁹ She will give a garland for your head;
    she shall bestow a crown of glory upon you.”

⁷ The memory of righteousness is like a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.