2 My son,^(A) if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,
² turning your ear to wisdom
    and applying your heart to understanding^(B)—
³ indeed, if you call out for insight^(C)
    and cry aloud for understanding,
⁴ and if you look for it as for silver
    and search for it as for hidden treasure,^(D)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.^(E)

⁷ The beginning of wisdom is this: Get^[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all^(A) you have,^[b] get understanding.^(B)