The wise man will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients, and will be occupied in the prophets. 2He will keep the sayings of renowned men, and will enter withal into the subtilties of parables. 3He will search out the hidden meanings of proverbs, and will be conversant in the secrets of parables. 4He shall serve among great men, and appear before the governor. 5He shall pass into strange countries: for he shall try good and evil among men. 6He will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and he will pray in the sight of the most High. 7He will open his mouth in prayer, and will make supplication for his sins. 8For if it shall please the great Lord, he will fill him with the spirit of understanding: 9And he will pour forth the words of his wisdom as showers, and in his prayer he will confess to the Lord. 10And he shall direct his counsel, and his knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate. 11He shall shew forth the discipline he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.