12. For whom Hashem loveth, He correcteth; even as an av the ben in whom he delighteth.
13. Ashrei (happy) is the man that findeth chochmah, and the man that getteth tevunah (understanding).
14. For the gain of it is better than the gain of kesef, and the increase thereof than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than peninim (pearls); and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16. Orekh yamim is in her right hand; and in her left hand osher and kavod.
17. Her drakhim are drakhim of pleasantness, and all her netivot (trodden paths) are shalom.
18. She is an Etz Chayyim (Tree of Life) to them that lay hold upon her; and me'usher (blessed) is every one that holdeth her fast.
19. Hashem by chochmah hath founded Eretz (Earth); by tevunah (understanding) hath He established Shomayim.
20. By His da'as (knowledge) the tehomot (oceanic depths) were divided, and the clouds drop down the tal (dew).
21. Beni (my son), let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound judgment and mezimah (discretion);
22. So shall they be chayyim unto thy nefesh, and chen to thy neck.
23. Then shalt thou walk in thy derech safely, and thy regel shall not stumble.
24. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; when thou liest down, thy sheynah (sleep) shall be sweet.