18. As with the leaves growing on a luxuriant tree—one falls off and another sprouts—So with the generations of flesh and blood:one dies and another flourishes.
19. All human deeds surely perish;the works they do follow after them.
20. Happy those who meditate on Wisdom,and fix their gaze on knowledge;
21. Who ponder her ways in their heart,and understand her paths;
22. Who pursue her like a scout,and watch at her entry way;
23. Who peep through her windows,and listen at her doors;
24. Who encamp near her houseand fasten their tent pegs next to her walls;
25. Who pitch their tent beside her,and dwell in a good place;