17. Her ways are highways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold on her; and happy (blessed, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who holds her fast.
19. The Lord by skillful and godly Wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding He has established the heavens. [Col. 1:16.]
20. By His knowledge the deeps were broken up, and the skies distill the dew.
21. My son, let them not escape from your sight, but keep sound and godly Wisdom and discretion,
22. And they will be life to your inner self, and a gracious ornament to your neck (your outer self).
23. Then you will walk in your way securely and in confident trust, and you shall not dash your foot or stumble. [Ps. 91:11, 12; Prov. 10:9.]