4. Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure.
5. If you do, you will know what it means to fear the Lord and you will succeed in learning about God.
6. It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.
7. He provides help and protection for those who are righteous and honest.
8. He protects those who treat others fairly, and guards those who are devoted to him.
9. If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair. You will know what you should do.
10. You will become wise, and your knowledge will give you pleasure.
11. Your insight and understanding will protect you
12. and prevent you from doing the wrong thing. They will keep you away from people who stir up trouble by what they say —
13. those who have abandoned a righteous life to live in the darkness of sin,
14. those who find pleasure in doing wrong and who enjoy senseless evil,
15. unreliable people who cannot be trusted.
16. You will be able to resist any immoral woman who tries to seduce you with her smooth talk,