Proverbs 3:15-21

¹⁵Being wise is more precious than ◄jewels/precious stones►; there is nothing that you could desire that would be as valuable as wisdom.

¹⁶On the one hand, wisdom PRS enables you to live a long life, and on the other hand, wisdom enables you to become rich and to be honored.

¹⁷If you are wise, your life will be pleasant, and things will go well for you.

¹⁸Wisdom is like a tree that gives long life to those who eagerly take hold of it, and Yahweh is pleased with those who hold onto it tightly.

¹⁹By his wisdom Yahweh created the earth, and by his understanding he put everything in the skies.

²⁰By his knowledge he caused the water that was beneath the earth to burst forth, and he caused rain to fall from the clouds.

²¹My son, always keep doing things that are right and things that are smart. If you do that,