Proverbs 4:5-9

Christian Standard Bible

⁵ Get wisdom, get understanding;^(A)
don’t forget or turn away from the words from my mouth.
⁶ Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
love her,^(B) and she will guard you.
⁷ Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.^(C)
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
if you embrace her, she will honor you.^(D)
9 She will place a garland of favor on your head;
she will give you a crown of beauty.”^(E)