My father taught me and said to me: Treasure my words in your heart; listen to my directions and you will live.
Acquire wisdom and insight and do not forget or reject the words of my mouth.
Do not abandon wisdom for she will protect you. Love her and she will be your salvation.
The beginning of wisdom is to work to acquire it. At the cost of all you possess, strive to gain insight.
Hold her close, for she will exalt you and bring you honor if you embrace her.
She will crown you with grace and put a diadem of splendor on your head.
Listen, my son, and take my words to heart; then the years of your life will be multiplied.
Because I have taught you the way of wisdom and have guided you along honest ways,
you will walk with ease and run without falling.
Hold firm to discipline; never let her go. Guard her well for she is your salvation.
Proverbs 4:4-13
This will be a medicine to your body and a relief to your bones.
Proverbs 3:8
For they are life to those who cling to them and healing for the inner spirit.
Proverbs 4:22
Annotation:
The teachings of wisdom assure you of life and well-being. It is even healthy for the body (Proverbs 3:8 and 4:22).