10 I thought to myself, “Because of her I will be honoured wherever people come together. The old men will respect me, even though I am young.
11 They will find that my opinions show deep insight, and those in power will admire me.
12 When I am silent, they will wait for me to speak, and when I speak, they will pay attention. Even when I speak at length, they will listen with concentration.
13 Because of Wisdom I will gain immortality; I will live for ever in the memory of those who come after me.
14 I will hold power over nations and peoples;
15 dreaded tyrants will be seized with fear at the mention of my name. I will be famous, as a good king and as a brave soldier.
16 When I come home to Wisdom, I will find contentment because there is no conflict or pain in living with her, only happiness and joy.”