1    My son, if you receive my words,
    And treasure my commands within you,
2    So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
    And apply your heart to understanding;
3    Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
    And lift up your voice for understanding,
4    If you seek her as silver,
    And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5    Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
    And find the knowledge of God.
6    For the LORD gives wisdom;
    From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;