17 The human body wears out like a piece of clothing. The ancient law decrees that we must die.
18 Human beings are like leaves on a spreading tree. New growth takes the place of the fallen leaves; while some of us die, others are being born.
19 Everything made by human hands will decay and perish, along with the person who made it.
20 It is a happy person who is concerned with Wisdom and who uses good sense.
21 Anyone who studies the ways of Wisdom will also learn her secrets.
22 Go after Wisdom like a hunter looking for game.
23 Look into her windows and listen at her doors.