Proverbs 4:1-8 ▼

1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

2 for I give you sound learning. Do not forsake my law.

3 For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

4 He taught me, and said to me: |Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.

5 Get wisdom. Get understanding. Do not forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

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

7 Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.