12. For whom יהוה loves He reproves, As a father the son whom he delights in.
13. Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, And the man who gets understanding;
14. For the gain from it is better Than gain from silver, And its increase than fine gold.
15. She is more precious than rubies, And all your delights are not comparable to her.
16. Length of days is in her right hand, Riches and esteem in her left hand.
17. Her ways are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to those taking hold of her, And blessed are all who retain her.
19. יהוה founded the earth by wisdom; He established the heavens by understanding;
20. By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down dew.
21. My son, let them not depart from your eyes; Watch over sound wisdom and discretion;
22. Then they become life to your being And an adorning to your neck.
23. Then you would walk safely in your way, And your foot would not stumble.
24. When you lie down, you need not be afraid. And you shall lie down and your sleep shall be sweet.
25. Do not be afraid of sudden dread, Nor of the ruin of the wrong when it comes;
26. For יהוה is at your side, And He shall guard your foot from being caught.
27. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
28. Do not say to your neighbour, “Go, and come back, and tomorrow I give it,” When you have it with you.
29. Do not plan evil against your neighbour, Seeing he dwells safely beside you.