Proverbs 4:4-11

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.

⁹She will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”

¹⁰Listen, my son, if you accept what I tell you, then you will live a long life.

¹¹I have explained to you the way of wisdom; I have guided you along the right paths.