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17 Wisdom’s ways are pleasant ways,
    and all its paths lead to peace.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life
    for those who take firm hold of it.
        Those who cling to it are blessed.

19 By Wisdom Yahweh laid the foundation of the earth.
    By understanding he established 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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