2. if you pay close attention to wisdom,and let your mind reach for understanding,
3. if indeed you call out for insight,if you ask aloud for understanding,
4. if you search for wisdom as if it were moneyand hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure,
5. then you will understand the fear of the Lordand you will find the knowledge of God.
6. The Lord gives wisdom.From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7. He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.He is a shield for those who walk in integrity
8. in order to guard those on paths of justiceand to watch over the way of his godly ones.
9. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good course ⌊in life⌋.
10. Wisdom will come into your heart.Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11. Foresight will protect you.Understanding will guard you.
12. ⌊Wisdom will⌋ save youfrom the way of evil,from the person who speaks devious things,
13. from those who abandon the paths of righteousnessto walk the ways of darkness,
14. from those who enjoy doing evil,from those who find joy in the deviousness of evil.
15. Their paths are crooked.Their ways are devious.