14. For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her.
16. Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand 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 take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.
19. The Lord by wisdom founded the earth, By understanding He established the heavens.
20. By His knowledge the deeps were broken up And the skies drip with dew.
21. My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22. So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck.