Proverbs 4:4-13

4he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

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

7Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

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

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

10Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

11I will guide you in the way of wisdom and I will lead you in upright paths.

12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.