3. When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother,
4. Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;
5. Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6. "Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you.
7. "The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.
8. "Prize her, and she will exalt you; She will honor you if you embrace her.