19 And just as life after deathwill bring you near to God,
20 the desire for Wisdomwill protect your kingdom.
21 So if you want to rulefor a long time,you must respect Wisdom.
22 I will now tell you clearlythe full truth about herfrom the very beginning.
23 I won't be jealous or concealanything I know—that isn't the way of Wisdom.
24 The only hope for the worldis for many of us to be wise;indeed, a wise rulergives security to a nation.
25 So be guided by my teachings,and you will be successful.