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.
13. Hold on to instruction; don’t slack off;protect it, for it is your life.
14. Don’t go on the way of the wicked;don’t walk on the path of evil people.
15. Avoid it! Don’t turn onto it;stay off of it and keep going!
16. They don’t sleep unless they do evil;they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
17. They eat the bread of evil,and they drink the wine of violence.