Jul 13, 2019
4 Listen, my
sons, to a father’s instruction;
pay attention and gain
understanding.
2 I give you sound learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
3 For I too was a son to my
father,
still tender, and cherished by my
mother.
4 Then he taught me, and he said to
me,
“Take hold of my words with all your
heart;
keep my commands, and you will
live.
5 Get wisdom, get
understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from
them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect
you;
love her, and she will watch over
you.
7 The beginning of wisdom is this:
Get[a] wisdom.
Though it cost all you have,[b] get
understanding.
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt
you;
embrace her, and she will honor
you.
9 She will give you a garland to grace your
head
and present you with a glorious
crown.”
10 Listen, my
son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be
many.
11 I instruct you in the way of
wisdom
and lead you along straight
paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be
hampered;
when you run, you will not
stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it
go;
guard it well, for it is your
life.