1. MY SON, keep my words; lay up within you my commandments [for use when needed] and treasure them.
2. Keep my commandments and live, and keep my law and teaching as the apple (the pupil) of your eye.
3. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. Say to skillful and godly Wisdom, You are my sister, and regard understanding or insight as your intimate friend–