6 And if prudence is at work,who in the world is a better artisan than she?
7 Or if one loves righteousness,whose works are virtues,She teaches moderation and prudence,righteousness and fortitude,and nothing in life is more useful than these.
8 Or again, if one yearns for wide experience,she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come.She understands the turns of phrases and the solutions of riddles;signs and wonders she knows in advanceand the outcome of times and ages.
9 So I determined to take her to live with me,knowing that she would be my counselor while all was well,and my comfort in care and grief.
10 Because of her I have glory among the multitudes,and esteem from the elders, though I am but a youth.
11 I shall become keen in judgment,and shall be a marvel before rulers.
12 They will wait while I am silent and listen when I speak;and when I shall speak the more,they will put their hands upon their mouths.