^{13 Ref} Happy is the man who finds wisdom, The man who gets understanding.

^{14 Ref} For her good profit is better than getting silver, And her return is better than fine gold.

^{15 Ref} She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

^{16 Ref} Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

^{17 Ref} Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

^{18 Ref} She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.