16. The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord;she inebriates them with her fruits.
17. Their entire house she fills with choice foods,their granaries with her produce.
18. The crown of wisdom is the fear of the Lord,flowering with peace and perfect health.
19. Knowledge and full understanding she rains down;she heightens the glory of those who possess her.
20. The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord;her branches are long life.
21. The fear of the Lord drives away sins;where it abides it turns back all anger.
22. Unjust anger can never be justified;anger pulls a person to utter ruin.
23. Until the right time, the patient remain calm,then cheerfulness comes back to them.
24. Until the right time they hold back their words;then the lips of many will tell of their good sense.
25. Among wisdom’s treasures is the model for knowledge;but godliness is an abomination to the sinner.
26. If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments,and the Lord will bestow her upon you;
27. For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline;faithfulness and humility are his delight.