1 Wisdom rules the universeand keeps it in order.
2 Since the time I was young,I have loved and searchedfor Wisdom.I was charmed by her beautyand wanted her for my bride.
3 The Lord God of all loves her,and her glorious originbecomes even more glorious,because she lives with God.
4 She understands God's mysteriesand works together with him.
5 Wisdom is more desirablethan wealth— she makeseverything run smoothly.
6 Wisdom is more usefulthan knowledge—she designedeverything that is.
7 If you truly love what is right,learn from her,the source of all goodness:of justice and courage,understanding and self-control;all the important thingsthat help us live our lives.