Proverbs 2:1-9

1My son, if you accept my words and treasure my mitzvot within you,

2making your ear attentive to wisdom, inclining your heart to discernment,

3yes, if you call out for insight, lifting up your voice for discernment,

4if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures,

5then you will know the fear of Adonai and discover the knowledge of God.

6For Adonai gives wisdom. Out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.

8He guards the paths of justice, and protects the way of His kedoshim.

9Then you will discern what is right and just and fair—every good path.