9. Then from here on earth I prayed to youto rescue me from death.
10. I prayed, “O Lord, you are my father;do not abandon me to my troubleswhen I am helpless against arrogant enemies.
11. I will always praise youand sing hymns of thanksgiving.”You answered my prayer,
12. and saved me from the threat of destruction.And so I thank you and praise you.O Lord, I praise you!
13. When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom.
14. I went to the Temple and asked for her, and I will look for her as long as I live.
15. From my blossoming youth to my ripe old age she has been my delight. I have followed directly in her path ever since I was young.
16. I received Wisdom as soon as I began listening for her, and I have been rewarded with great knowledge.