Wisdom 8:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶ When I return to my home I will rest beside her,
    for to be in her company involves no bitterness,
and life with her entails no pain,
    but only gladness and joy.

¹⁷ Reflecting upon these things within myself
    and having concluded in my heart
that there is immortality in kinship with Wisdom
¹⁸     and pure delight in friendship with her,
inexhaustible wealth in the works of her hands
    and understanding in frequenting her company
    as well as great renown in conversing with her,
I began to search in all directions,
    seeking to win her for myself.