13Â Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14Â for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15Â She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16Â Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17Â Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18Â She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
