3 When I was a son to my father, tender and special to my mother,
4 he taught me and said to me: “Lay hold of my words in your heart, keep my commands and you will live!
5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will guard you. Love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom! With all your acquisitions, get understanding.
8 Prize her, and she will exalt you. She will honor you when you embrace her.
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head. She will give you a crown of glory.”