3. You helped me when no one else would;in your great mercy you saved mefrom the many troubles I have known:from the glaring hatred of my enemies,who wanted to put an end to my life;
4. from suffocation in oppressive smokerising from fires I did not light;
5. from death itself;from vicious slander reported to the king.
6. I was once brought face to face with death;
7. enemies surrounded me everywhere.I looked for someone to help me,but there was no one there.
8. But then, O Lord, I remembered how merciful you areand what you had done in times past.I remembered that you rescue those who rely on you,that you save them from their enemies.
9. Then from here on earth I prayed to youto rescue me from death.
10. I prayed, “O Lord, you are my father;do not abandon me to my troubleswhen I am helpless against arrogant enemies.
11. I will always praise youand sing hymns of thanksgiving.”You answered my prayer,
12. and saved me from the threat of destruction.And so I thank you and praise you.O Lord, I praise you!
13. When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom.
14. I went to the Temple and asked for her, and I will look for her as long as I live.
15. From my blossoming youth to my ripe old age she has been my delight. I have followed directly in her path ever since I was young.
16. I received Wisdom as soon as I began listening for her, and I have been rewarded with great knowledge.
17. I have always been a learner and am grateful to everyone who has been my teacher.