9 Honour the Lord by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces.
10 If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to be able to store it all.
11 When the Lord corrects you, my child, pay close attention and take it as a warning.
12 The Lord corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud.
13 Happy is anyone who becomes wise — who gains understanding.
14 There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.
15 Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.