1. Indeed, she spans the world from end to end mightilyand governs all things well.
2. Her I loved and sought after from my youth;I sought to take her for my brideand was enamored of her beauty.
3. She adds to nobility the splendor of companionship with God;even the Ruler of all loved her.
4. For she leads into the understanding of God,and chooses his works.
5. If riches are desirable in life,what is richer than Wisdom, who produces all things?
6. And if prudence is at work,who in the world is a better artisan than she?
7. Or if one loves righteousness,whose works are virtues,She teaches moderation and prudence,righteousness and fortitude,and nothing in life is more useful than these.
8. Or again, if one yearns for wide experience,she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come.She understands the turns of phrases and the solutions of riddles;signs and wonders she knows in advanceand the outcome of times and ages.
9. So I determined to take her to live with me,knowing that she would be my counselor while all was well,and my comfort in care and grief.
10. Because of her I have glory among the multitudes,and esteem from the elders, though I am but a youth.