Wisdom 6:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶ For she herself goes about seeking those who are worthy of her,
    and she graciously appears to them as they tread life’s paths,
    meeting them with all benevolence.
¹⁷ The beginning of Wisdom is a sincere desire for instruction,
    and concern for learning is evidence of love for her;
¹⁸ but love for her is shown by keeping her laws,
    and observing her laws brings the assurance of incorruptibility.