19. My whole being grappled with her,and I was brought to perfectionin my performance of the Law.I spread out my handstoward heaven,and I kept in mindmy ignorance of her.
20. I directed my whole being toward her,and in purity I found her.I had a heart for herfrom the beginning.For this reasonI will never be abandoned.
21. My guts were stirred to seek her;for this reason I gaineda desired possession.
22. The Lord gave me the powerto speak well, as my reward,and I will praise him with it.
23. Draw near to me,you who lack education,and stay in my school.
24. Why are you still lacking in these things;why do you thirst for this?
25. I opened my mouth and said,"Acquire her for yourselveswithout money.
26. Place your neck under her yoke,and let your soulreceive instruction.It is found close at hand."
27. See for yourselves that I have laboreda little,and I have found much rest for myself.
28. Invest in your educationwith a great amount of silver,and with it you will acquire much gold.