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.
12 I was pleased with allthat she brought me,though I failed to realizethat Wisdom was the source.
13 I sincerely studied,then freely shared the richesI learned from Wisdom.
14 Wisdom's treasures never end.God approves of her,and those who gain Wisdomare friends of God.