^{13 Ref} Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.

^{14 Ref} For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

^{15 Ref} She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.

^{16 Ref} Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.

^{17 Ref} Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.

^{18 Ref} She is a tree of life to all who take her in their hands, and happy is everyone who keeps her.