Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
love her,(A) and she will guard you.
Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.(B)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
if you embrace her, she will honor you.(C)

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Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;(A)
    love her, and she will watch over you.(B)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all(C) you have,[b] get understanding.(D)
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:7 Or Wisdom is supreme; therefore get
  2. Proverbs 4:7 Or wisdom. / Whatever else you get