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.
31. You will wear her like a glorious robe,and you will put her onlike a crown of joy.
32. If you want, my child,you will be instructed,and if you devote your whole being,you will be intelligent.
33. If you love to listen, you will receive,and if you pay attention,you will be wise.
34. Keep company with the elders,and stick closely to their wisdom.
35. Desire to listento every godly conversation,and don’t let intelligent proverbs escape you.