Proverbs 2:1-9

1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee;

2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

3Yea, if thou cry after discernment, and lift up thy voice for understanding;

4If thou seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures;

5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

6For the LORD giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:

7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, he is a shield to them that walk in integrity;

8That he may guard the paths of judgment, and preserve the way of his saints.

9Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment, and equity, yea, every good path.