4:5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding;

do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;

love her, and she will guard you.

7 Wisdom is supreme—so acquire wisdom,

and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

8 Esteem her highly and she will exalt you;

she will honor you if you embrace her.

9 She will place a fair garland on your head;

she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

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