New King James Version

Proverbs 4:3-7 New King James Version (NKJV)

3. When I was my father’s son,Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,

4. He also taught me, and said to me:“Let your heart retain my words;Keep my commands, and live.

5. Get wisdom! Get understanding!Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

6. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;Love her, and she will keep you.

7. Wisdom is the principal thing;Therefore get wisdom.And in all your getting, get understanding.