Proverbs 3:6-15

⁶In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps.

⁷Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord be before you, and keep yourself from evil:

⁸This will give strength to your flesh, and new life to your bones.

⁹Give honour to the Lord with your wealth, and with the first-fruits of all your increase:

¹⁰So your store-houses will be full of grain, and your vessels overflowing with new wine.

¹¹My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:

¹²For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.

¹³Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.

¹⁴For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

¹⁵She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.