12. Therefore, desire my words, love them, and you will have instruction.
13. Wisdom is pure and never fades away, and is easily seen by those who love her and found by those who seek her.
14. She anticipates those who desire her, so that she first reveals herself to them.
15. Whoever awakens early to seek her, will not labor, for he will find her sitting at his door.
16. Therefore, by thinking about her, understanding is perfected, and whoever remains watchful for her, will quickly be secure.
17. For she goes about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she reveals herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meets them with all foresight.
18. For the very true beginning of her is the desire for instruction.
19. Therefore, the zeal for instruction is love, and love is the keeping of her laws, and the keeping of her laws is the perfection of incorruptibility,
20. while incorruptibility makes us near to God.
21. And so, the desire for wisdom leads to an everlasting kingdom.
22. If, therefore, your delight is in thrones and scepters, O kings of the people, love wisdom, so that you may reign forever;
23. love the light of wisdom, all you who lead the peoples.