Proverbs 2:1-11 ▼

1 My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

2 by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

3 indeed, if you call out for discernment--raise your voice for understanding--

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

5 then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

8 to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity--every good way.

10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

11 Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,