Proverbs 4:1-8 ▼

1 Hear, O sons, the discipline of a father, And pay attention that you may know understanding,

2 For I give you sound learning; Do not forsake my instruction.

3 When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son before my mother,

4 Then he instructed me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;

5 Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.

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

7 The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, acquire understanding.

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