6. in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will make plain thy paths.
7. Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
8. it shall be health for thy navel, and moisture for thy bones.
9. Honour Jehovah with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase;
10. so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine.
11. My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement;
12. for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13. Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14. For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her.