16. And thou hast saved me from destruction, and hast delivered me from the evil time.
17. Therefore I will give thanks, and praise thee, and bless the name of the Lord.
18. When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.
19. I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.
20. My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.
21. I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.
22. I found much wisdom in myself, and I profited much therein.
23. To him that giveth me wisdom, will I give glory.
24. For I have determined to follow her: I have had a zeal for good, and shall not be confounded.
25. My soul hath wrestled for her, and in doing it I have been confirmed.
26. I stretched forth my hands on high, and I bewailed my ignorance of her.
27. I directed my soul to her, and in knowledge I found her.
28. I possessed my heart with her from the beginning: therefore I shall not be forsaken.
29. My entrails were troubled in seeking her: therefore shall I possess a good possession.
30. The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward: and with it I will praise him.
31. Draw near to me, ye unlearned, and gather yourselves together into the house of discipline.
32. Why are ye slow? and what do you say of these things? your souls are exceeding thirsty.