NSB(i)
1 Listen my sons to what your father teaches you. Pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you good instruction. Do not abandon my Law!
3 I was my father’s son, tender and the only son to my mother.
4 Father taught me. He said: »Remember my words in your heart. Obey my commandments and live.
5 »Achieve wisdom and understanding! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
6 »Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will keep you safe.
7 »Wisdom is the most important thing. So gain wisdom! And by all means arrive at understanding.
8 »Love wisdom and she will exalt you. Embrace wisdom and she will honor you.
9 »She will present you with a crown of glory.«
10 Listen to me, my son. Accept what I tell you and live a long life.
11 I taught you wisdom and the right way to live.
12 Walk with wisdom and nothing will stand in your way. Run with wisdom and you will not stumble.