3. When I was a son to my father, tender and alone before my mother,
4. he taught me and said to me, “May your heart hold fast to my words; guard my commandments and live.
5. Get wisdom and insight; do not forget and do not turn from the sayings of my mouth.
6. Do not forsake her—then she will guard you; love her and she will keep you.
7. The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom! With all that is in your possession, gain insight.
8. Cherish her and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.
9. She will give a garland for your head; she shall bestow a crown of glory upon you.”
10. Listen, my child, take my sayings, and the years of your life shall be great.
11. In the way of wisdom I have instructed you; I have led you in the path of uprightness.
12. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.