Proverbs

²Listen to wisdom, and do your best to understand. ³Ask for good judgment. Cry out for understanding. ⁴Look for wisdom like silver. Search for it like hidden treasure. ⁵If you do this, you will understand what it means to respect the Lord, and you will come to know God. ⁶The Lord is the source of wisdom; knowledge and understanding come from his mouth. ⁷He gives good advice to honest people and shields those who do what is right. ⁸He makes sure that people are treated fairly. He watches over his loyal followers.