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.
10 I preferred Wisdom more thana healthy and handsome body;the brightest light grows dimwhen compared with her.
11 Wisdom brought me wealthand everything good.