Proverbs 2:1–11
The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security
1 My son, if you will areceive my words
And btreasure my commandments within you,
2 aMake your ear attentive to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
3 For if you cry for discernment,
1Lift your voice for understanding;
4 If you seek her as asilver
And search for her as for bhidden treasures;
5 Then you will discern the afear of the Lord
And discover the knowledge of God.
6 For athe Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a ashield to those who walk in integrity,
8 Guarding the paths of justice,
And He apreserves the way of His godly ones.
9 Then you will discern arighteousness and justice
And equity and every bgood course.
10 For awisdom will enter your heart
And bknowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
11 Discretion will aguard you,
Understanding will watch over you,