²⁴ Put Wisdom's chains around your feet and her yoke around your neck. ²⁵ Carry her on your shoulder and don't be resentful of her bonds. ²⁶ Follow Wisdom, and keep to her ways with all your heart. ²⁷ Go looking for her, and she will reveal herself to you. Take hold of her and don't let go. ²⁸ Then you will discover the peace of mind she offers, and she will become your joy. ^29-30 The signs of slavery you wear will become signs of royal majesty. Her chains will be your protection, and you will wear her yoke like a magnificent robe.

¹⁹ How terrible it will be in those days for women who are pregnant and for mothers with little babies!