5. Trust the Lord completely, and don’t depend on your own knowledge.
6. With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way.
7. Don’t trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil.
8. If you do this, it will be like a refreshing drink and medicine for your body.
9. Honor the Lord with your wealth and the first part of your harvest.
10. Then your barns will be full of grain, and your barrels will be overflowing with wine.
11. My son, don’t reject the Lord’S discipline, and don’t be angry when he corrects you.
12. The Lord corrects the one he loves, just as a father corrects a child he cares about.
13. Those who find wisdom are fortunate; they will be blessed when they gain understanding.
14. Profit that comes from wisdom is better than silver and even the finest gold.
15. Wisdom is worth more than fine jewels. Nothing you desire has more value.
16. With her right hand, Wisdom offers long life—with the other hand, riches and honor.
17. Wisdom will lead you to a life of joy and peace.