Proverbs 4:3-8

³When I was a son with my father—a tender young boy, my mother's only child—

⁴he was the one who taught me. He told me, “Pay attention to the words I say and keep them in mind; do what I tell you and you will live.

⁵Get wisdom, find out what makes sense. Don't forget my words or reject them.

⁶Don't give up on wisdom for she will keep you safe. Love wisdom and she will protect you.

⁷The first thing in becoming wise is to get wisdom! Whatever else you gain, gain insight.

⁸Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.