20. For in doing her work, you will labor a little, but you will soon eat from her produce.
21. How exceedingly harsh is wisdom to unlearned men! And so, the witless will not remain with her.
22. She will be to them like a great stone of trial, and they will cast her away from them without delay.
23. For the wisdom of doctrine is in accord with her name, and she is not manifest to many. But she continues with those by whom she is recognized, even in the sight of God.
24. Listen, son, and accept an understanding counsel, for you should not discard my advice.
25. Set your feet in her fetters and your neck in her chains.
26. Incline your shoulder, and carry her, for you will not be grieved by her bindings.
27. Approach her with all your soul, and serve her ways with all your strength.
28. Examine her, and she will be revealed to you, and when you have obtained her, you should not abandon her.
29. For, in the very end, you will find rest in her, and she will turn into your delight.
30. Then her fetters will be a strong protection and a firm foundation for you, and her chains will be a robe of glory.
31. For in her is the beauty of life, and her bindings are a healing bandage.
32. You will be clothed with her as with a robe of glory, and you will set her upon your head like a crown of rejoicing.
33. Son, if you heed me, you will learn. And if you adapt your mind, you will be wise.
34. If you incline your ear, you will receive doctrine. And if you love to listen, you will be wise.