我儿，你不可轻看耶和华的管教，（或作惩治）也不可厌烦他的责备。
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
比珍珠（或作红宝石）宝贵。你一切所喜爱的，都不足比较。
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
他右手有长寿。左手有富贵。
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
他与持守他的作生命树。持定他的俱各有福。
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
以知识使深渊裂开，使天空滴下甘露。
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
我儿，要谨守真智慧和谋略。不可使他离开你的眼目。
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
这样，他必作你的生命，颈项的美饰。
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
你就坦然行路，不至碰脚。
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
你躺下，必不惧怕。你躺卧，睡得香甜。
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
忽然来的惊恐，不要害怕。恶人遭毁灭，也不要恐惧。
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.