1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding.
2For I give you good doctrine, Forsake you not my law.
3For I was my father’s son, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: Keep my commandments, and live.
5Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: Love her, and she shall keep thee.
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.
8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: She shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: A crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
Proverbs 4
Proverbs 4:1-10