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.

^7 (A)Be not wise in your own eyes;
    ^(B)fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
⁸ It will be ^(C)healing to your flesh^[a]
    and ^(D)refreshment^[b] to your bones.