Proverbs 4:5-9

New International Reader's Version

⁵ Get wisdom, and get understanding.
    Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
⁶ Stay close to wisdom, and she will keep you safe.
    Love her, and she will watch over you.
⁷ To start being wise you must first get wisdom.
    No matter what it costs, get understanding.
⁸ Value wisdom highly, and she will lift you up.
    Hold her close, and she will honor you.
⁹ She will set a beautiful crown on your head.
    She will give you a glorious crown.”