14 Wisdom pays better than silver does. She earns more than gold does.
15 She is worth more than rubies. Nothing you want can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who hold her close. Those who hold on to her will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations. Through understanding he set the heavens in place.
20 By his knowledge the seas were separated, and the clouds dropped their dew.