1. My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
2. listening closely to wisdomand directing your heart to understanding;
3. furthermore, if you call out to insightand lift your voice to understanding,
4. if you seek it like silverand search for it like hidden treasure,
5. then you will understand the fear of the Lordand discover the knowledge of God.
6. For the Lord gives wisdom;from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7. He stores up success for the upright;He is a shield for those who live with integrity
8. so that He may guard the paths of justiceand protect the way of His loyal followers.