1 My son, if thou receivest my words, and layest up my commandments with thee,
2 so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and thou apply thy heart to understanding;
3 yea, if thou criest after discernment and liftest up thy voice to understanding;
4 if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures:
5 then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God
6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom; out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity;