3 When I was only a little boy, my parents' only son,
4 my father would teach me. He would say, “Remember what I say and never forget it. Do as I tell you, and you will live.
5 Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
6 Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.
7 Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
8 Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will bring you honour.
9 She will be your crowning glory.”