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;