6. For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out.
7. Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me:
8. And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her.
9. Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold in comparison of her, is as a little sand, and silver in respect to her shall be counted as clay.
10. I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out.