The Benefits of Finding Wisdom 13 Happy the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding! 14 Her profit is better than profit in silver, and better than gold is her revenue; 15 She is more precious than corals, and no treasure of yours can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her […]
Confidence in God Leads to Prosperity 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, take to heart my commands; 2 For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you, 3 Do not let love and fidelity forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
The Blessings of Wisdom 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure my commands, 2 Turning your ear to wisdom, inclining your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, If you call for intelligence, and to understanding raise your voice; 4 If you seek her like silver, and like hidden treasures search her out, 5
Wisdom in Person Gives a Warning 20 Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the open squares she raises her voice; 21 Down the crowded ways she calls out, at the city gates she utters her words: 22 “How long, you naive ones, will you love naivete, 23 How long will you turn away at
II. INSTRUCTIONS OF PARENTS AND OF WOMAN WISDOM The Path of the Wicked: Greed and Violence 8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and reject not your mother’s teaching; 9 A graceful diadem will they be for your head; a pendant for your neck. 10 My son, should sinners entice you, 11 do not go