to acquire wisdom and discipline, to understand the words of insight,
The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that in the end you may be wise.
Then you will discern what is right and just and fair—every good path.
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention, to gain understanding.
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your relative.
Heed discipline and be wise, and do not neglect it.
O naïve ones, learn prudence! Fools, gain understanding!