^{5 Ref} Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

^{6 Ref} Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.

^{7 Ref} Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

^{8 Ref} Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.

^{9 Ref} She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you."