[3:13] Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
[3:14] for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
[3:15] She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
[3:16] Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
[3:17] Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
[3:18] She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
[3:19] The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
[3:20] by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
[3:21] My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion,
[3:22] and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
[3:23] Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
[3:24] If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
[3:25] Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,
[3:26] for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
[3:27] Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
[3:28] Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.
[3:29] Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.
[3:30] Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
[3:31] Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
[3:32] for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence.
[3:33] The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
[3:34] Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
[3:35] The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.