“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is everyone that retaineth her.” Proverbs 3:13-18. {6T 218.2}

»Lykkelig den, der har opnået visdom, den, der vinder sig indsigt; thi den er bedre at købe end sølv, bedre at vinde end guld; den er mere værd end perler, ingen klenodier opvejer den; en række af dage er i dens højre, i dens venstre rigdom og ære; dens veje er liflige veje og alle dens stier er lykke; den er et livets træ for dem, der griber den, lykkelig den, som holder den fast!« Ordsp.3,13-18.