16 And you freed me from perdition, and you rescued me from the time of iniquity.
17 Because of this, I will give thanks and praise to you, and I will bless the name of the Lord.
18 When I was still young, before I wandered astray, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
19 I asked for her before the temple, and even to the very end, I will inquire after her. And she flourished like a newly-ripened grape.
20 My heart rejoiced in her. My feet walked in the right path. From my youth, I pursued her.
21 I bent my ear a little and accepted her.
22 I found much wisdom within myself, and I benefited greatly by her.