6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7. Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8. It shall be medicine to thy navel and marrow to thy bones.
9. Honour the Lord with thy substance and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11. My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:
12. For the Lord chastens whom he loves and delights in, even as a father to his son.
13. Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,
14. for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver and the fruits thereof more than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than precious stones, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16. Length of days is in her right hand and in her left hand riches and honour.
17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to those that lay hold upon her, and blessed is every one that retains her.
19. The Lord by wisdom has founded the earth; by intelligence has he established the heavens.
20. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the heavens drop down the dew.