We will find and take all kinds of precious possessions,
We will fill our houses with spoil;

“Then they will call upon me (Wisdom), but I will not answer;
They will seek me eagerly but they will not find me,

Then you will understand the [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome]
And discover the knowledge of God.

So find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

For they are life to those who find them,
And healing and health to all their flesh.

But when he is found, he must repay seven times [what he stole];
He must give all the property of his house [if necessary to meet his fine].

“So I came out to meet you [that you might share with me the feast of my offering],
Diligently I sought your face and I have found you.

“They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind],
And right to those who find knowledge and live by it.

“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.

“I love those who love me;
And those who seek me early and diligently will find me.

He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely,
But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.

On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.

Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.

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.

The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.

He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty and goodness,
But who can find a faithful and trustworthy man?

He who earnestly seeks righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

If you are slack (careless) in the day of distress,
Your strength is limited.

Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul;
If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward,
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.

But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

Have you found [pleasure sweet like] honey? Eat only as much as you need,
Otherwise, being filled excessively, you vomit it.

The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.

He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

Do not add to His words,
Or He will reprove you, and you will be found a liar.

An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.