1. My son, if you accept my words and treasure my mitzvot within you,
2. making your ear attentive to wisdom, inclining your heart to discernment,
3. yes, if you call out for insight, lifting up your voice for discernment,
4. if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures,
5. then you will know the fear of Adonai and discover the knowledge of God.
6. For Adonai gives wisdom. Out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
7. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.
8. He guards the paths of justice, and protects the way of His kedoshim.
9. Then you will discern what is right and just and fair—every good path.