4 He taught me, and said to me:“Let your heart retain my words.Keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom.Get understanding.Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
6 Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you.Love her, and she will keep you.
7 Wisdom is supreme.Get wisdom.Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you.She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.
9 She will give to your head a garland of grace.She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”
10 Listen, my son, and receive my sayings.The years of your life will be many.