3. Do not let love and fidelity forsake you;bind them around your neck;write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. Then will you win favor and esteembefore God and human beings.
5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,on your own intelligence do not rely;
6. In all your ways be mindful of him,and he will make straight your paths.
7. Do not be wise in your own eyes,fear the Lord and turn away from evil;
8. This will mean health for your fleshand vigor for your bones.
9. Honor the Lord with your wealth,with first fruits of all your produce;
10. Then will your barns be filled with plenty,with new wine your vats will overflow.
11. The discipline of the Lord, my son, do not spurn;do not disdain his reproof;
12. For whom the Lord loves he reproves,as a father, the son he favors.
13. Happy the one who finds wisdom,the one who gains understanding!
14. Her profit is better than profit in silver,and better than gold is her revenue;
15. She is more precious than corals,and no treasure of yours can compare with her.
16. Long life is in her right hand,in her left are riches and honor;
17. Her ways are pleasant ways,and all her paths are peace;
18. She is a tree of life to those who grasp her,and those who hold her fast are happy.
19. The Lord by wisdom founded the earth,established the heavens by understanding;
20. By his knowledge the depths are split,and the clouds drop down dew.