The Value of Wisdom and Insight

Proverbs 4:1-9. Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive,

that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.

When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my

mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words;

keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget,

and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep

you; love her, and she will guard you. The beginning of wisdom is this:

Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Prize her highly,