^{3 Ref} For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,

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

^{5 Ref} Then understandest thou fear of Jehovah, And knowledge of God thou findest.

^{6 Ref} For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

^{7 Ref} Even to lay up for the upright substance, A shield for those walking uprightly.

^{8 Ref} To keep the paths of judgment, And the way of His saints He preserveth.

^{9 Ref} Then understandest thou righteousness, And judgment, and uprightness -- every good path.