⁷ Don’t depend on your own wisdom.
    Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.
⁸ Then your body will be healthy.
    And your bones will be strong.

¹³ Happy is the person who finds wisdom.
    And happy is the person who gets understanding.
¹⁴ Wisdom is worth more than silver.
    It brings more profit than gold.
¹⁵ Wisdom is more precious than rubies.
    Nothing you want is equal to it.
¹⁶ With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life.
    With her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
¹⁷ Wisdom will make your life pleasant.
    It will bring you peace.
¹⁸ As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it.
    Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.

¹⁰ My child, listen and accept what I say.
    Then you will have a long life.

²⁰ My child, pay attention to my words.
    Listen closely to what I say.
²¹ Don’t ever forget my words.
    Keep them deep within your heart.
²² These words are the secret to life for those who find them.
    They bring health to the whole body.

²⁷ Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life.
    But an evil person will have his life cut short.

³⁰ Peace of mind means a healthy body.
    But jealousy will rot your bones.

³⁰ Good news makes you feel better.
    Your happiness will show in your eyes.

¹⁷ A good person stays away from evil.
    A person who watches what he does protects his life.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb.
    They make a person happy and healthy.