⁴ They make the naive mature,
    the young knowledgeable and discreet.
⁵ The wise hear them and grow in wisdom;
    those with understanding gain guidance.
⁶ They help one understand proverbs and difficult sayings,
    the words of the wise, and their puzzles.
⁷ Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord,
    but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

³ Call out for insight,
    and cry aloud for understanding.
⁴ Seek it like silver;
    search for it like hidden treasure.
⁵ Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
    and discover the knowledge of God.
⁶ The Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

¹⁰ Wisdom will enter your mind,
    and knowledge will fill you with delight.
¹¹ Discretion will guard you;
    understanding will protect you.
¹² Wisdom will rescue you from the evil path,
    from people who twist their words.

¹⁰ The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
    the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.