Proverbs 4:9-11

New Catholic Bible

⁹ She will place on your head a lovely garland
    and bestow on you a crown of beauty.”
¹⁰ Listen, my son, and take my words to heart,
    and the years of your life will be multiplied.
¹¹ I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom
    and led you along the paths of righteousness.