Verse 9 concludes the quote that started in verse 4.

## acquire ##

Translate as in [Proverbs 4:5](./05.md).

## spend all you own so you can get understanding ##

"value understanding more than all you own"

## cherish ##

to feel or show great love for someone or something

## she...she...She...she ##

Translate the idea of wisdom as a mother or loving woman the way you did in [Proverbs 4:5](./05.md).

## she will honor you when you embrace her ##

AT: "people will honor you when you enjoy working hard to become wise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## embrace ##

to put one's arms around another person as a way of expressing love or friendship

## wreath ##

a circular arrangement of leaves or flowers used to honor a person"

## She will put a wreath of honor on your head ##

AT: "People will honor you greatly for your wisdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])