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17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
    and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called happy.

God’s Wisdom in Creation

19 The Lord by wisdom founded 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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