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Extol wisdom, and she will exalt you;
    if you embrace her, she will honor you.
She will place on your head a lovely garland
    and bestow on you a crown of beauty.”
10 Listen, my son, and take my words to heart,
    and the years of your life will be multiplied.

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Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.(A)
She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown.(B)

10 Listen, my son,(C) accept what I say,
    and the years of your life will be many.(D)

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