22 I will tell you what wisdom is and how she came to be,

and I will hide no secrets from you,

but I will trace her course from the beginning of creation,

and make knowledge of her clear,

and I will not pass by the truth;

23 nor will I travel in the company of sickly envy,

for envyb does not associate with wisdom.

24 The multitude of the wise is the salvation of the world,

and a sensible king is the stability of any people.

25 Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit.