Proverbs 4:4-12

⁴he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast to my words; keep my commands and live.

⁵Acquire wisdom and understanding; do not forget and do not reject the words of my mouth;

⁶do not abandon wisdom and she will watch over you; love her and she will keep you safe.

⁷Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom and spend all you own so you can get understanding.

⁸Cherish wisdom and she will exalt you; she will honor you when you embrace her.

⁹She will put a wreath of honor on your head; she will give you a beautiful crown.”

¹⁰Listen, my son, and pay attention to my words, and you will have many years in your life.

¹¹I direct you in the way of wisdom; I lead you down straight paths.

¹²When you walk, no one will stand in your way and if you run, you will not stumble.