Proverbs

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.” ¹⁰Son, listen to me. Do what I say, and you will live a long time. ¹¹I am teaching you about wisdom and guiding you on the right path.