The Passage
Happy {is} the man {that} findeth wisdom, and the man {that} getteth understanding. {that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out 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 the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Length of days {is} in her right hand; {and} in her left hand riches and honour.
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 every one} that retaineth her.
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. {established: or, prepared}
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
