4 He taught me and said to me:“Let your heart hold fast my words:keep my commands, and live!
5 Get wisdom, get understanding!Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;love her, and she will safeguard you;
7 The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom;whatever else you get, get understanding.
8 Extol her, and she will exalt you;she will bring you honors if you embrace her;
9 She will put on your head a graceful diadem;a glorious crown will she bestow on you.”
10 Hear, my son, and receive my words,and the years of your life shall be many.