to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

At the top of the elevated places along the way, at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand;

“I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him.

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

I have not learned wisdom, nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One.