Proverbs 4:1–9 · BSB
4:1
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
4:2
For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
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4:3
When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,
4:4
he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
4:5
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
4:6
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
4:7
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
4:8
Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
4:9
She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”
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