My son, if you will receive my words
And treasure my commandments within you,
To make your ear pay attention to wisdom,
Incline your heart to discernment;
For if you call out for understanding,
Give your voice for discernment;
If you seek her as silver
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh
And find the knowledge of God.
For Yahweh gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and discernment.
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright,
A shield to those who walk in integrity,
To guard the paths of justice,
And He keeps the way of His holy ones.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice
And equity—every good track.
For wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
Discretion will keep you,
Discernment will guard you,
To deliver you from the way of evil