The Rewards of Wisdom

My son, (A)do not forget my [a]teaching,
But let your heart (B)keep my commandments;
For (C)length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
Do not let (D)kindness and truth leave you;
(E)Bind them around your neck,
(F)Write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will (G)find favor and (H)good [b]repute
In the sight of God and man.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:1 Or law
  2. Proverbs 3:4 Lit understanding