4. Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;
5. Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6. "Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you.
7. "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
8. "Prize her, and she will exalt you; She will honor you if you embrace her.
9. "She will place on your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty."