Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(A)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(B)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(C) you have,[b] get understanding.(D)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(E)
She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown.(F)

10 Listen, my son,(G) accept what I say,
    and the years of your life will be many.(H)
11 I instruct(I) you in the way of wisdom
    and lead you along straight paths.(J)
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
    when you run, you will not stumble.(K)
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;
    guard it well, for it is your life.(L)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get

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