Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom

3:13 Blessed34 is the one35 who finds36 wisdom,

and the one who obtains37 understanding.

3:14 For her38 benefit39 is more profitable40 than silver,

and her41 gain42 is better43 than gold.

3:15 She is more precious than rubies,

and none of the things44 you desire45 can compare46 with her.47

3:16 Long life48 is in her right hand;

in her left hand are riches and honor.

3:17 Her ways are very pleasant,49

and all her paths are peaceful.

3:18 She is like50 a tree of life51 to those who obtain her,52

and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.53

3:19 By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth;54

he established the heavens by understanding.55

3:20 By his knowledge the primordial sea56 was broken open,57

and the clouds drip down dew.58

3:21 My child, do not let them59 escape from your sight;

safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.60

3:22 So61 they will give62 life to you,63

and grace to adorn64 your neck.65

3:23 Then you will walk on your way66 with security,

and you67 will not stumble.68

3:24 When69 you lie down you will not be filled with fear;70

when71 you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.72

3:25 You will not be afraid73 of sudden74 disaster,75

or when destruction overtakes76 the wicked;77

3:26 for the Lord will be78 the source of your confidence,79

and he will guard your foot80 from being caught in a trap.81