I was a youth; And I delighted in her, and sought her. My foot trod in her truth; O my Lord, from my youth I learned wisdom.
And I prayed a prayer in my youth; And I found knowledge abundantly.
Her yoke (?) was a glory to me; And to my teacher will I give thanks.
I thought to benefit; And I would not turn when I found it (?).
My soul longed for her; And I would not turn my face from her.
I gave my soul after her; And for ever and ever I will not swerve… My hand opened her gates; And I looked for her (?), and beheld her (S); And in pureness I found her. And I gat me (?) understanding from her beginning; Therefore........