LITV(i)
1 Sons, hear the instruction of a father, and listen so as to know understanding.
2 For I give you good teaching, do not forsake my law.
3 For I was my father's son, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother.
4 And he taught me and said to me, Let your heart cling to my words; keep my commands and live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forsake and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will keep you.
7 Wisdom is the main thing; get wisdom, and with all your getting, get understanding.
8 Exalt her, and she will lift you up; she shall bring you to honor when you embrace her.
9 She shall give a wreath of grace to your head; she shall shield you with a crown of glory.
10 Oh my son, hear and receive my sayings, and the years of your life shall be many.
11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in the right tracks;
12 when you go, your tracks shall not be narrowed, and when you run, you shall not stumble.