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13 Blessed[a] is the person who has found wisdom,
    the one who has gained understanding.
14 For she is far more valuable than silver,
    and her revenue is greater than that of gold.
15 She is more precious than pearls,[b]
    and nothing that you desire can compare with her.
16 In her right hand is length of days;
    in her left hand, riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant to follow,
    and all her paths lead to peace.
18 She is a tree of life to all who embrace her,
    and blessed are all who hold her fast.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:13 Blessed: see note on Prov 31:28.
  2. Proverbs 3:15 [Wisdom] is more precious than pearls: similar to Job 28:18. A worthy wife is also “more precious than pearls” (Prov 31:10).