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.
19 I burned with desire for her,never relenting.I became preoccupied with her,never weary of extolling her.I spread out my hands to the heavensand I came to know her secrets.
20 For her I purified my hands;in cleanness I attained to her.At first acquaintance with her, I gained understandingsuch that I will never forsake her.
21 My whole being was stirred to seek her;therefore I have made her my prize possession.