MKJV(i)
1 Sons, hear the instruction of a father, and listen in order 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 only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4 He also taught me, and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words, keep my commandments and live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; forget not; nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she shall preserve you; love her, and she shall keep you.
7 Wisdom is the main thing; get wisdom; and with all your getting get understanding.
8 Prize her, and she shall lift you up; she shall bring you to honor when you embrace her.
9 She shall give to your hand an ornament of grace; she shall shield you with a crown of glory.
10 Hear, O my son, 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 paths.
12 When you go, your steps shall not be narrowed, and when you run, you shall not stumble.