Wisdom 8:10 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Because of her I shall have glory among the multitudes and honor in the presence of the elders, though I am young.

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I knew that crowds would honor me because of her and that my elders would esteem me, even though I was just a young man.

Because of her, I have clarity in the midst of confusion, and honor among the elders in my youth;

For her sake I shall have glory among the multitude, and honour with the ancients, though I be young:

I thought to myself, “Because of her I will be honored wherever people come together. The old men will respect me, even though I am young.

Because of her, I will have glory among multitudes, and honor in the sight of elders, though I am young.

She will bring me great honor from advisors and many others, even though I am young.