Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness 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 will lead them, even by springs of water will 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 unto it.
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will 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 paths of uprightness.When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.
