"When I was a son to my father,
a tender only child before my mother,
he taught me, and he said to me:
'Let your heart lay hold of my words;
keep my commands so that you will live.
Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding;
do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.
Do not forsake her, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will guard you.
Wisdom is supreme-so acquire wisdom;
and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
Esteem her highly and she will exalt you;
she will honor you if you embrace her.
She will place a fair garland on your head;
she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.'"
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