7. And if a man loves righteousness, The fruits of wisdom’s labor are virtues, For she teaches soberness and understanding, righteousness and courage; And there is nothing in life for men more profitable than these.
8. And if a man longeth even for much experience, She knows the things of old, and divineth the things to come: She understands subtilties of speeches and interpretations of dark sayings: She foresees signs and wonders, and the issues of seasons and times.
9. I determined therefore to take her to me to live with me, Knowing that she is one who would give me good thoughts for counsel, And encourage me in cares and grief.
10. Because of her I shall have glory among multitudes, And honor in the sight of elders, though I be young.
11. I shall be found of a quick conceit when I give judgement, And in the presence of princes I shall be admired.
12. When I am silent, they shall wait for me; And when I open my lips, they shall give heed to me; And if I continue speaking, they shall lay their hand upon their mouth.
13. Because of her I shall have immortality, And leave behind an eternal memory to them that come after me.
14. I shall govern peoples, And nations shall be subjected to me.
15. Dread princes shall fear me when they hear of me: Among my people I shall show myself a good ruler, and in war courageous.