Proverbs 4:3-9

3When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,

4he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.

5Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.

6Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.

7The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.

8Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

9She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown."