Proverbs 4:5-7

New American Standard Bible 1995

^5 (A)Acquire wisdom! ^(B)Acquire understanding!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
⁶ “Do not forsake her, and she will guard you;
^(C)Love her, and she will watch over you.
⁷ “^(D)The ^[a]beginning of wisdom is: ^(E)Acquire wisdom;
And with all your acquiring, get understanding.