Proverbs

¹⁴For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold. ¹⁵Skillful and godly Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her. [Job 28:12-18.] ¹⁶Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor. [Prov. 8:12-21; I Tim. 4:8.] ¹⁷Her ways are highways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ¹⁸She is a tree of life to those who lay hold on her; and happy (blessed, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who holds her fast. ¹⁹The Lord by skillful and godly Wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding He has established the heavens. [Col. 1:16.] ²⁰By His knowledge the deeps were broken up, and the skies distill the dew.