Proverbs 4:1-9

International Children’s Bible

4 My children, listen to your father’s teaching.
    Pay attention so you will understand.
² What I am telling you is good.
    Do not forget what I teach you.
³ I was once a young boy in my father’s house.
    I was like an only child to my mother.
⁴ And my father taught me and said,
    “Hold on to my words with all your heart.
    Keep my commands and you will live.
⁵ Get wisdom and understanding.
    Don’t forget or ignore my words.
⁶ Use wisdom, and it will take care of you.
    Love wisdom, and it will keep you safe.
⁷ Wisdom is the most important thing. So get wisdom.
    If it costs everything you have, get understanding.
⁸ Believe in the value of wisdom, and it will make you great.
    Use it, and it will bring honor to you.
⁹ Like flowers in your hair, it will beautify your life.
    Like a crown, it will make you look beautiful.”