You exalted my habitation upon the earth, and I made supplication that death would pass away.
When I was still young, before I had traveled, I sought Wisdom openly in my prayer.
Thou hast exalted my dwelling place upon the earth and I have prayed for death to pass away.
When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom.
When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
When I was young and before I had traveled,