Proverbs 4:1-9

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A Father’s Advice About Wisdom

4 Children, listen to your father’s teaching. Pay attention and you will learn how to learn. ² The advice I give is good, so don’t ever forget what I teach you.

³ When I was my father’s little boy and my mother’s dear son,^{[a] 4} my father taught me this: “Pay attention to what I say. Obey my commands and you will have a good life. ⁵ Try to get wisdom and understanding. Don’t forget my teaching or ignore what I say. ⁶ Don’t turn away from wisdom, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will keep you safe.

⁷ “The first step to becoming wise is to look for wisdom, so use everything you have to get understanding. ⁸ Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Hold on to wisdom, and she will bring you honor. ⁹ Wisdom will reward you with a crown of honor and glory.”