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Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee; love her, and she shall keep thee.

Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Grow in wisdom, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou hast embraced her.

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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(A)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(B)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(C) you have,[b] get understanding.(D)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get