^17 (A)Incline your ear, and hear ^(B)the words of the wise,
    ^(C)and apply your heart to my knowledge,

¹² Apply your heart to instruction
    and your ear to words of knowledge.

3 ^(A)My son, do not forget my teaching,
    ^(B)but let your heart keep my commandments,

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 ^(A)for understanding,
⁴ if you seek it like ^(B)silver
    and search for it as for ^(C)hidden treasures,
⁵ then ^(D)you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.

³ to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in ^(A)righteousness, justice, and equity;