Proverbs 4:6-8

Expanded Bible

⁶ ·Hold on to wisdom [^LDon’t abandon her; ^CWisdom is here personified as a woman; 1:20–33; 8:1—9:6], and it [or she] will ·take care of [guard] you.
    Love ·it [or her], and ·it [or she] will ·keep you safe [protect you].
⁷ ·Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom [^LThe beginning of wisdom is: Get/Acquire wisdom].
    ·If it costs everything you have [^LAbove all your acquisitions], ·get [acquire] understanding.
⁸ ·Treasure wisdom [Highly esteem her], and ·it [or she] will ·make you great [exalt you];
    ·hold on to it [or embrace her], and ·it [or she] will bring you honor.