Proverbs 4:6-12 Common English Bible (CEB)

6. Don’t abandon her, and she will guard you.Love her, and she will protect you.

7. The beginning of wisdom:Get wisdom!Get understanding before anything else.

8. Highly esteem her, and she will exalt you.She will honor you if you embrace her.

9. She will place a graceful wreath on your head;she will give you a glorious crown."

10. Listen, my son, and take in my speech,then the years of your life will be many.

11. I teach you the path of wisdom.I lead you in straight courses.

12. When you walk, you won’t be hindered;when you run, you won’t stumble.

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