12. He saved me from every eviland preserved me in time of trouble.For this reason I thank and praise him;I bless the name of the Lord.
13. When I was young and innocent,I sought wisdom.
14. She came to me in her beauty,and until the end I will cultivate her.
15. As the blossoms yielded to ripening grapes,the heart’s joy,My feet kept to the level pathbecause from earliest youth I was familiar with her.
16. In the short time I paid heed,I met with great instruction.
17. Since in this way I have profited,I will give my Teacher grateful praise.
18. I resolved to tread her paths;I have been jealous for the good and will not turn back.
19. I burned with desire for her,never relenting.I became preoccupied with her,never weary of extolling her.I spread out my hands to the heavensand I came to know her secrets.