Quite different is it with the person who spends his life reflecting on the Law of the Most High. He examines the wisdom of the sages in times past and in his free time he studies prophecies.

He keeps in mind what people of renown have said and penetrates the mystery of parables. He searches the inner meaning of proverbs and is interested in the secret of parables.

He is at the service of the great and is seen in the company of leaders. He travels in foreign lands and has experience of both the good and evil in mankind.

Early in the morning his heart is set on turning to the Lord, his Maker, and raising his being to the Most High. He opens his mouth in prayer and makes supplication because of his sins.

If such is the will of the great Lord he will be filled with the spirit of discernment. He will then speak words of wisdom and celebrate the Lord in prayer.

He will acquire just judgment and knowledge and reflect on the Lord’s hidden mysteries.

In his teaching he discloses what he has learned and glories in the law of the Lord’s covenant.

Many people praise his discernment and never will he be forgotten. His memory will not fade and his name will live on from generation to generation.

Nations will proclaim his wisdom and the assembly will celebrate his praise.

As long as he lives his name will be more glorious than a thousand others, and when he dies that fame will be enough.