³ To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity;

²⁸ All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

²² Please receive instruction from his mouth, And lay up his words in your heart.

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

² So as to turn your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;

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

⁴ If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures:

⁵ Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, And find the knowledge of God.

⁶ For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

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

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

⁹ Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.