16. Length of days is in her right had; in her left hand are riches and honour.
17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
19. The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
20. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.
21. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22. So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
23. Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble.