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17 Wisdom will be your guide through a happy life. She will lead you in ways that keep you safe. 18 Wisdom is like a tree with fruits that give life to the people who pick them. The Lord blesses everyone who keeps hold of wisdom.

19 The Lord used wisdom to create the earth. He understood the right way to create the heavens.

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17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.(A)
18 She is a tree of life(B) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.(C)

19 By wisdom(D) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(E)
    by understanding he set the heavens(F) in place;

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