Proverbs 4:4-9 English Standard Version (ESV)

4. he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.

5. Get wisdom; get insight;do not forget, and do not turn away from the words 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 this: Get wisdom,and whatever you get, get insight.

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

9. She will place on your head a graceful garland;she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.”

Proverbs 4