^8 (A)Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;
    he who keeps understanding will ^(B)discover good.

²⁰ Whoever gives thought to the word^{[a] (A)}will discover good,
    and blessed is he ^(B)who trusts in the Lord.

³⁵ For ^(A)whoever finds me ^(B)finds life
    and ^(C)obtains favor from the Lord,
³⁶ but he who fails to find me ^(D)injures himself;
    all who ^(E)hate me ^(F)love death.”

¹⁸ She is ^(A)a tree of life to those who ^(B)lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called blessed.

⁶ Do not forsake her, and she will keep you;
    ^(A)love her, and she will guard you.

2 ^(A)My son, ^(B)if you receive my words
    and treasure up my commandments with you,
² making your ear attentive to wisdom
    and inclining your heart to understanding;
³ yes, if you call out for insight
    and raise your voice ^(C)for understanding,
⁴ if you seek it like ^(D)silver
    and search for it as for ^(E)hidden treasures,
⁵ then ^(F)you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.
⁶ For ^(G)the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
⁷ he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
    he is ^(H)a shield to those who ^(I)walk in integrity,
⁸ guarding the paths of justice
    and ^(J)watching over the way of his ^(K)saints.
^9 (L)Then you will understand ^(M)righteousness and justice
    and equity, every good path;

¹⁸ for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
    if all of them are ready on your lips.