^{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;

^{8 Ref} That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints.

^{9 Ref} Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, `yea', every good path.