27. I was there when he set the sky in place,when he stretched the horizon across the ocean,
28. when he placed the clouds in the sky,when he opened the springs of the ocean
29. and ordered the waters of the seato rise no further than he said.I was there when he laid the earth's foundations.
30. I was beside him like an architect,I was his daily source of joy,always happy in his presence —
31. happy with the worldand pleased with the human race.
32. “Now, young people, listen to me.Do as I say, and you will be happy.
33. Listen to what you are taught.Be wise; do not neglect it.
34. Those who listen to me will be happy —those who stay at my door every day,waiting at the entrance to my home.
35. Those who find me find life,and the Lord will be pleased with them.
36. Those who do not find me hurt themselves;anyone who hates me loves death.”