Adapted from Proverbs 3:13-18 (WEB)

Leader: Happy are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.

People: For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

Leader: She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

People: Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

Leader: Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

People: She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. 

Happy is everyone who retains her.

(WEB, adapted for liturgical use and inclusivity)