Proverbs 3:13–26

¹³Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,

the man who acquires understanding,

¹⁴for she is more profitable than silver,

and her gain is better than fine gold.

¹⁵She is more precious than rubies;

nothing you desire compares with her.

¹⁶Long life is in her right hand;

in her left hand are riches and honor.

¹⁷All her ways are pleasant,

and all her paths are peaceful.

¹⁸She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,

and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

¹⁹The LORD founded the earth by wisdom

and established the heavens by understanding.

²⁰By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open,

and the clouds dripped with dew.

²¹My son, do not lose sight of this:

Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

²²They will be life to your soul

and adornment to your neck.

²³Then you will go on your way in safety,

and your foot will not stumble.

²⁴When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

²⁵Do not fear sudden danger

or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

²⁶for the LORD will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from the snare.