31
You will wear her like a glorious robe, and put her on like a splendid crown.
32
If you are willing, my child, you can be disciplined, and if you apply yourself you will become clever.
33
If you love to listen you will gain knowledge, and if you pay attention you will become wise.
34
Stand in the company of the elders. Who is wise? Attach yourself to such a one.
35
Be ready to listen to every godly discourse, and let no wise proverbs escape you.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.