29when he gave the sea its boundary

so the waters would not overstep his command,

and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

30Then I was the craftsman at his side.

I was filled with delight day after day,

rejoicing always in his presence,

31rejoicing in his whole world

and delighting in mankind.

32“Now then, my sons, listen to me;

blessed are those who keep my ways.

33Listen to my instruction and be wise;

do not ignore it.

34Blessed is the man who listens to me,

watching daily at my doors,

waiting at my doorway.

35For whoever finds me finds life

and receives favor from the Lord.

36But whoever fails to find me harms himself;

all who hate me love death.”