Proverbs 4:1–10
4 Listen, my sons,b to a father’s instruction;c
pay attention and gain understanding.d
so do not forsake my teaching.
3 For I too was a son to my father,
still tender, and cherished by my mother.
4 Then he taught me, and he said to me,
“Take holde of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands, and you will live.f
5 Get wisdom,g get understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;h
love her, and she will watch over you.i
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Geta wisdom.
Though it cost allj you have,b get understanding.k
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.l
9 She will give you a garland to grace your head
and present you with a glorious crown.m”
10 Listen, my son,n accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be many.o