^{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;

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

^{9 Ref} Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.