3 And when I was born,I breathed the same air as othersand touched the same earth.Like all other children,my first sound was a cry.
4 I was nursed with loveand dressed in baby clothes.
5 No rulers have their beginningany differently—
6 all enter life in the same wayand leave in the same way.
7 I asked God for Wisdomand for understanding,and my prayer was answered.
8 Nothing compares with Wisdom!And so I chose herover power and wealth.
9 In comparison with Wisdom,precious gems are nothing;gold is merely sand,and silver is simply clay.