^{1 Ref} My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

^{2 Ref} So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

^{3 Ref} Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

^{4 Ref} If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:

^{5 Ref} Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.

^{6 Ref} For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth `cometh' knowledge and understanding:

^{7 Ref} He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; `He is' a shield to them that walk in integrity;

^{1 Ref} My son, if you will receive my words, And store up my commandments within you;

^{2 Ref} So as to turn your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;

^{3 Ref} Yes, if you call out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding;

^{4 Ref} If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures:

^{5 Ref} Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, And find the knowledge of God.

^{6 Ref} For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

^{7 Ref} He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;