7
And if anyone loves righteousness, her labors are virtues; for she teaches self-control and prudence, justice and courage; nothing in life is more profitable for mortals than these.
8
And if anyone longs for wide experience, she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come; she understands turns of speech and the solutions of riddles; she has foreknowledge of signs and wonders and of the outcome of seasons and times.
9
Therefore I determined to take her to live with me, knowing that she would give me good counsel and encouragement in cares and grief.
10
Because of her I shall have glory among the multitudes and honor in the presence of the elders, though I am young.
11
I shall be found keen in judgment, and in the sight of rulers I shall be admired.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.