Proverbs 2:1-9

1My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,

2listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding;

3furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

4if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,

5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.

6For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity

8so that he may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of his faithful followers.

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