19. Approach her like one who plowsand one who sows,and wait for her good fruits.When cultivating her,you will labor a little,but you will eat her produce soon.
20. Wisdom is rugged terrainto the uneducated,and the faintheartedwon’t persevere with her.
21. She will be like a heavy stonethat tests them,and they won’t hesitateto throw her aside.
22. Wisdom is like her name,and she won’t be visible to many.
23. Listen, my child,and welcome my opinion.Don’t reject my advice.
24. Put your feet into her shacklesand your neck into her collar.
25. Bend your shoulder down and carry her,and don’t chafe at her bonds.
26. Come to her with your whole being,and keep to her wayswith all your strength.
27. Track her down and seek her,and she will become known to you.When you get possession of her,don’t let her go.
28. In the end, you will find rest in her,and she will turn to youand make you happy.
29. Her shackles will bea strong shelter for you,and her collar will be a glorious robe.
30. She bearsa gold ornament,and her bondswill be like blue embroidery.