Proverbs 2:1-8

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

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

3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;1

4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest 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 righteous: he is a shield to them that walk uprightly.

8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.