Proverbs 4:5, 7, 13-15, 20-23, 26-27

Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life. Do not enter the path of the wicked And do not proceed in the way of evil men. Avoid it, do not pass by it; Turn away from it and pass on.

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those who find them And health to all their body. Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.

Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; Turn your foot from evil.