17 Her ways are pleasant,(A)
and all her paths, peaceful.
18 She is a tree of life(B) to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.

19 The Lord founded the earth by wisdom(C)
and established the heavens by understanding.

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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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