1. My son, if you receive my wordsand treasure my commands,
2. Turning your ear to wisdom,inclining your heart to understanding;
3. Yes, if you call for intelligence,and to understanding raise your voice;
4. If you seek her like silver,and like hidden treasures search her out,
5. Then will you understand the fear of the Lord;the knowledge of God you will find;
6. For the Lord gives wisdom,from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7. He has success in store for the upright,is the shield of those who walk honestly,
8. Guarding the paths of justice,protecting the way of his faithful ones,