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.
20. For her I purified my hands;in cleanness I attained to her.At first acquaintance with her, I gained understandingsuch that I will never forsake her.
21. My whole being was stirred to seek her;therefore I have made her my prize possession.
22. The Lord has rewarded me with lips,with a tongue for praising him.
23. Come aside to me, you untutored,and take up lodging in the house of instruction;
24. How long will you deprive yourself of wisdom’s food,how long endure such bitter thirst?
25. I open my mouth and speak of her:gain wisdom for yourselves at no cost.
26. Take her yoke upon your neck;that your mind may receive her teaching.For she is close to those who seek her,and the one who is in earnest finds her.
27. See for yourselves! I have labored only a little,but have found much.
28. Acquire but a little instruction,and you will win silver and gold through her.
29. May your soul rejoice in God’s mercy;do not be ashamed to give him praise.