14 If you get up earlyto look for wisdomyou find her at your door.
15 Just thinking about Wisdomleads to full understanding,and caring about Wisdomwill soon set you freefrom all other cares.
16 Wisdom searches eagerlyfor those who are seeking,and she lets them find herin all of their thoughts.
17 If you really want Wisdom,then fall in love with herand desire to learn.
18 If you truly love Wisdom,you will obey her laws;then you will be sureof life after death.
19 And just as life after deathwill bring you near to God,
20 the desire for Wisdomwill protect your kingdom.