16 I paid a little attention, and I received herand found much instruction for myself.
17 I made progress with her;I will give glory to the onewho gives me Wisdom.
18 I made up my mindto put Wisdom into practice;I sought the good,and I will never be ashamed.
19 My whole being grappled with her,and I was brought to perfectionin my performance of the Law.I spread out my handstoward heaven,and I kept in mindmy ignorance of her.
20 I directed my whole being toward her,and in purity I found her.I had a heart for herfrom the beginning.For this reasonI will never be abandoned.
21 My guts were stirred to seek her;for this reason I gaineda desired possession.
22 The Lord gave me the powerto speak well, as my reward,and I will praise him with it.