Good and upright[ is] the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.All the paths of the LORD[ are] mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.For wisdom[ is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.For I was my father’s son, tender and only[ beloved] in the sight of my mother.He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.Get wisdom, get understanding: forget[ it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.Wisdom[ is] the principal thing;[ therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.Take fast hold of instruction; let[ her] not go: keep her; for she[ is] thy life.
