12 He saved me from every eviland preserved me in time of trouble.For this reason I thank and praise him;I bless the name of the Lord.
13 When I was young and innocent,I sought wisdom.
14 She came to me in her beauty,and until the end I will cultivate her.
15 As the blossoms yielded to ripening grapes,the heart’s joy,My feet kept to the level pathbecause from earliest youth I was familiar with her.
16 In the short time I paid heed,I met with great instruction.
17 Since in this way I have profited,I will give my Teacher grateful praise.
18 I resolved to tread her paths;I have been jealous for the good and will not turn back.