Wisdom 6:15-17

Wycliffe Bible

¹⁵ Therefore to think on wisdom is perfect wit, and he that waketh (or watcheth) for it, shall soon be secure.

¹⁶ For why it goeth about, and seeketh men worthy to (or of) it; and in their ways [or and in his ways] it shall show itself gladly to them, and in all purveyance it shall meet them.

¹⁷ For why the beginning of wisdom is the veriest (or the truest) covetousness of learning. Therefore the busyness of learning is love; [The beginning forsooth of it most very coveting of discipline. Then care of discipline is loving;]