3 Beg as loud as you canfor good common sense.
4 Search for wisdomas you would search for silveror hidden treasure.
5 Then you will understandwhat it means to respectand to know the Lord God.
6 All wisdom comes from the Lord,and so do common senseand understanding.
7 God gives helpful adviceto everyone who obeys himand protects all thosewho live as they should.
8 God sees that justice is done,and he watches over everyonewho is faithful to him.
9 With wisdom you will learnwhat is rightand honest and fair.