Proverbs 2:1–9

WISDOM’S WORTH

2 My son, if you accept my wordsf

and store up my commands within you,

2 listening closelyC to wisdom

and directing your heart to understanding;

3 furthermore, if you call out to insight

and lift your voice to understanding,

4 if you seek it like silver

and search for it like hidden treasure,g

5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord

and discover the knowledge of God.

6 For the Lord gives wisdom;

from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.h

7 He stores up successD for the upright;

He is a shield for those who live with integrityi

8 so that he may guard the paths of justice

and protect the way of his faithful followers.j

9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice,

and integrity—every good path.