9 But she protected those who were obedient to her.
10 Wisdom guided that good man Jacob along the right paths when he was running from his angry brother. She showed him your kingdom and helped him understand sacred things. She also made him successful in everything he did.
11 Wisdom even stood by him and made him rich when he was being mistreated by people who were jealous of him.
12 She protected him from enemies who were waiting to attack, and when he wrestled with an angel, she let him learn that obeying you, our God, is what makes a person really powerful.
13 When that good man Joseph was sold as a slave, Wisdom kept him from committing a terrible sin. She even went down into the dungeon
14 where he was a prisoner, and she stayed with him until he was given authority over those who had been in charge of him. Wisdom proved that his accusers were wrong and brought him honor that will last forever.
15 Wisdom rescued the holy and faultless nation of Israel from those who were oppressing them.