3 indeed, if you call out for discernment – raise your voice for understanding –
4 if you seek it like silver,and search for it like hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand how to fear the Lord,and you will discover knowledge about God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom,and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright,and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,
8 to guard the paths of the righteousand to protect the way of his pious ones.
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justiceand equity – every good way.