Proverbs

³When I was my father’s little boy and my mother’s dear son, ⁴my father taught me this: “Pay attention to what I say. Obey my commands and you will have a good life. ⁵Try to get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget my teaching or ignore what I say. ⁶Don’t turn away from wisdom, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will keep you safe. ⁷“The first step to becoming wise is to look for wisdom, so use everything you have to get understanding. ⁸Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Hold on to wisdom, and she will bring you honor. ⁹Wisdom will reward you with a crown of honor and glory.”