Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold..

She is more precious than rubies: and all things you can desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is everyone that retains her.

The Lord by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding he has established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

My child let them not depart from your eyes: but keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto your soul, and grace to your neck. Then you shall walk in your way safely and your foot shall not stumble. When you lie down, you shall not be afraid: yes you shall lie down and your sleep shall be sweet.

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes. For the Lord shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken.

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it. Say not unto your neighbor, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you. Devise not evil against your neighbor, seeing that he dwells securely by you.

Strive not with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm. Envy not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the forward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.