Proverbs

¹²For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. ¹³Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. ¹⁴For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold. ¹⁵She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her. ¹⁶Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor. ¹⁷Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. ¹⁸She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.