15 She is more precious than rubies;nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;in her left hand are riches and honour.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;those who hold her fast will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,preserve sound judgment and discretion;