11 My child, don't turn awayor become bitterwhen the Lord corrects you.
12 The Lord correctseveryone he loves,just as parents correcttheir favourite child.
13 God blesses everyonewho has wisdomand common sense.
14 Wisdom is worth morethan silver;it makes you much richerthan gold.
15 Wisdom is more valuablethan precious jewels;nothing you wantcompares with her.
16 In her right handWisdom holds a long life,and in her left handare wealth and honour.
17 Wisdom makes life pleasantand leads us safely along.