VERSE 1
Happy, happy is the man that finds wisdom,
And the man that getteth understanding
Wisdom, more precious than rubies
Length of days is in her right hand
And in her left hand riches and honour
And all her paths are peace
Her ways are ways of pleasantness
All the things thou canst desire
Are not to be compared to her
CHORUS
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
So get wisdom
VERSE 2
Exalt wisdom and she shall promote thee
She shall bring thee to honour when you embrace her
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace
A crown of glory shall be yours
Receive my instruction rather than silver
Receive knowledge rather than gold
All the things thou canst desire
Are not to be compared to her
CHORUS
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
So get wisdom
VERSE 3
By me kings reign, princes decree justice
And by wisdom a house is built
By wisdom you shall deliver the city
From an impossible situation
A wise man will hear and increase learning
A man of knowledge increases strength
All the things thou canst desire
Are not to be compared to her
CHORUS
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
So get wisdom
BRIDGE
My son, attend to my words
Incline thine ear unto my sayings
Let them not depart from thine eyes
Keep them in the midst of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them
And health to all their flesh
CHORUS
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
Wisdom is the principal thing
So get wisdom
BRIDGE
CHORUS
FADE