13. Blessed are those who find wisdom,those who gain understanding,
14. for she is more profitable than silverand yields better returns than gold.
15. She is more precious than rubies;nothing you desire can compare with her.
16. Long life is in her right hand;in her left hand are riches and honour.
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;those who hold her fast will be blessed.
19. By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,by understanding he set the heavens in place;