13. She forestalleth them that desire to know her, making herself first known.
14. He that rises up early to seek her shall have no toil, For he shall find her sitting at his gates.
15. For to think upon her is perfectness of understanding, And he that watches for her sake shall quickly be free from care.
16. Because she goes about, herself seeking them that are worthy of her, And in their paths she appears to them graciously, And in every purpose she meets them.
17. For her true beginning is desire of discipline; And the care for discipline is love of her;
18. And love of her is observance of her laws; And to give heed to her laws confirmeth incorruption;
19. And incorruption brings near to God;
20. So then desire of wisdom promoteth to a kingdom.
21. If therefore you⌃ delight in thrones and sceptres, you⌃ princes of peoples, Honor wisdom, that you⌃ may reign for ever.
22. But what wisdom is, and how she came into being, I will declare, And I will not hide mysteries from you; But I will trace her out from the beginning of creation, And bring the knowledge of her into clear light, And I will not pass by the truth;
23. Neither indeed will I take pining envy for my companion in the way, Because envy shall have no fellowship with wisdom.