Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
(A)Love her, and she will keep you.
(B)Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
(C)Exalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
She will place on your head (D)an ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(A)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(B)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(C) you have,[b] get understanding.(D)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(E)
She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get