Wisdom 8:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁸ And that there is great delight in her friendship, and inexhaustible riches in the works of her hands, and in the exercise of conference with her, wisdom, and glory in the communication of her words: I went about seeking, that I might take her to myself.

¹⁹ And I was a witty child and had received a good soul.

²⁰ And whereas I was more good, I came to a body undefiled.