1 My child, listen to what I say,and treasure my commands.
2 Tune your ears to wisdom,and concentrate on understanding.
3 Cry out for insight,and ask for understanding.
4 Search for them as you would for silver;seek them like hidden treasures.
5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the lord,and you will gain knowledge of God.
6 For the lord grants wisdom!From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.