Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],

Listen, my son, and be wise, commit yourself to live God's way.

For the upright [those who are in right standing with God] will live in the land
And those [of integrity] who are blameless [in God’s sight] will remain in it;

“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,

By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

He who diligently seeks good seeks favor and grace,
But he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.