3. For I was my father’s son, Tender and the only one in the eyes of my mother,
4. Then he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Guard my commands, and live.
5. “Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, and do not turn away From the words of my mouth.
6. “Do not leave her, and let her guard you; Love her, and let her watch over you.
7. “The beginning of wisdom is: Get wisdom! And with all your getting, get understanding.
8. “Exalt her, and let her uplift you; She brings you esteem when you embrace her.
9. “She gives your head a fair wreath, She shields you with an adorning crown.”
10. Hear, my son, and accept my words, And let the years of your life be many.
11. I have taught you in the way of wisdom, I have led you in straight paths.