15. She is more precious than rubies.None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
16. Length of days is in her right hand.In her left hand are riches and honour.
17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness.All her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her.Happy is everyone who retains her.
19. By wisdom the Lord 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 them not depart from your eyes.Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
22. so they will be life to your soul,and grace for your neck.
23. Then you shall walk in your way securely.Your foot won’t stumble.
24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid.Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
25. Don’t be afraid of sudden fear,neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes: