Proverbs 4:3-9

3For I was a son unto my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

4And he taught me, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live:

5Get wisdom, get understanding; forget it not, neither decline from the words of my mouth:

6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee; love her, and she shall keep thee.

7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: yea, with all thou hast gotten get understanding.

8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

9She shall give to thine head a chaplet of grace: a crown of beauty shall she deliver to thee.