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)
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;^(F)
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.^(G)

5 My son,^(A) pay attention to my wisdom,
    turn your ear to my words^(B) of insight,
² that you may maintain discretion
    and your lips may preserve knowledge.