3 When I was a son to my father,a tender only child before my mother,
4 he taught me, and he said to me:“Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.
5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding;do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;love her, and she will guard you.
7 Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom,and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
8 Esteem her highly and she will exalt you;she will honor you if you embrace her.
9 She will place a fair garland on your head;she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”