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 honor.
17 Wisdom makes life pleasantand leads us safely along.
18 Wisdom is a life-giving tree,the source of happinessfor all who hold on to her.
19 By his wisdom and knowledgethe Lord createdheaven and earth.
20 By his understandinghe let the ocean break looseand clouds release the rain.