13O the happiness of a man who hath found wisdom, And of a man who bringeth forth understanding.
14For better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.
15Precious she is above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
16Length of days is in her right hand, In her left are wealth and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
18A tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy.