⁷ Don’t be wise in your own eyes.
    Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.
⁸ That will bring health to your body.
    It will make your bones strong.

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.

¹⁰ My son, listen. Accept what I say.
    Then you will live for many years.

²⁰ My son, pay attention to what I say.
    Listen closely to my words.
²¹ Don’t let them out of your sight.
    Keep them in your heart.
²² They are life to those who find them.
    They are health to a person’s whole body.

²⁷ Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life.
    But the years of evil people are cut short.

³⁰ A peaceful heart gives life to the body.
    But jealousy rots the bones.

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

¹⁷ The path of honest people takes them away from evil.
    Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

²⁴ Kind words are like honey.
    They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.