Proverbs 2:2-13

2So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];

3Yes, if you cry out for insight, And lift up your voice for understanding;

4If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver And search for her as you would hidden treasures;

5Then you will understand the [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] And discover the knowledge of God.

6For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him]; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],

8He guards the paths of justice; And He preserves the way of His saints (believers).

9Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance] And integrity and every good path.

10For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

11Discretion will watch over you, Understanding and discernment will guard you,

12To keep you from the way of evil and the evil man, From the man who speaks perverse things;

13From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness;