2My son, if you will areceive my wordsAnd btreasure my commandmentswithin you,2aTo make your ear pay attention to wisdom,Incline your heart to discernment;3For if you callout for understanding,Give your voice for discernment;4If you seek her as asilverAnd search for her as for bhiddentreasures;5Then you will understand the afear of YahwehAnd find the knowledge of God.6For aYahwehgiveswisdom;From His mouthcomeknowledge and discernment.7He stores up soundwisdom for the upright,A ashield to those who walk in integrity,8To guard the paths of justice,And He akeeps the way of His holyones.9Then you will understandarighteousness and justiceAnd equity—everybgoodtrack.10For awisdom will enter your heartAnd bknowledge will bepleasant to your soul;11Discretion will akeep you,Discernment will guard you,
