14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right had; in her left hand are riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
20 By his knowledge the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.