12 for whom the Lord loves He corrects,even as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom,and the man who gets understanding;
14 for her benefit is more profitable than silver,and her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,and all the things you may desire are not to be compared with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand,and in her left hand riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,and happy is everyone who retains her.