Jun 27, 2022
Listen, my sons, to a father’s
instruction;
pay attention and gain
understanding.
I give you sound
learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
For I too was a son
to my father,
still tender, and cherished by my
mother.
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.
Get wisdom, get
understanding;
do not forget my words or turn away from
them.
Do not forsake
wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over
you.
The beginning of
wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get
understanding.
Cherish her, and she
will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor
you.
She will give you a
garland to grace your head
and present you with a glorious
crown.”
Listen, my son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be
many.
I instruct you
in the way of wisdom
and lead you along straight
paths.
When you walk, your
steps will not be hampered;
when you run, you will not
stumble.
Hold on to
instruction, do not let it go;
guard it well, for it is your
life.