Proverbs 2:1-9 (New International Version)

Proverbs 2

Moral Benefits of Wisdom

 ² turning your ear to wisdom
       and applying your heart to understanding,

 ³ and if you call out for insight
       and cry aloud for understanding,

 ⁴ and if you look for it as for silver
       and search for it as for hidden treasure,

 ⁵ then you will understand the fear of the LORD
       and find the knowledge of God.

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

 ⁷ He holds victory in store for the upright,
       he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

 ⁸ for he guards the course of the just
       and protects the way of his faithful ones.

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