Treasure wisdom, and it will make you great; hold on to it, and it will bring you honor.
Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life, and with her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
Wise people will receive honor, but fools will be disgraced.
My lover’s left hand is under my head, and his right arm holds me tight.
The wise people will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever.
“So the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I promised that your family and your ancestor’s family would serve me always.’ But now the Lord says: ‘This must stop! I will honor those who honor me, but I will dishonor those who ignore me.