4:5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding;
do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
4:6 Do not forsake wisdom,
love her, and she will guard you.
4:7 Wisdom is supreme
and whatever you acquire,
4:8 Esteem her highly
she will honor you if you embrace her.
4:9 She will place a fair
she will bestow
4:10 Listen, my child,
so that
4:11 I will guide you
and I will lead you in upright paths.
4:12 When you walk, your steps
and when you run,
4:13 Hold on to instruction,
protect it,