5 Obtain wisdom and understanding,

and ◄do not abandon/hold fast to► [LIT] what I have taught you.

6 Do not turn away from wisdom,

because if you are wise, you will be protected from all evil/danger.

If you love wisdom, wisdom [PRS] will guard you.

7 The most important thing that you can do is to get wisdom.

Even if you obtain many other things,

the best thing is to know what things are wise.

8 If you consider being wise to be very valuable,

people will think very highly of you.

If you cling to wisdom like you would cling to a woman you love,

many people will honor you.