² Turn your ear toward wisdom,
    and stretch your mind toward understanding.
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.
⁷ He reserves ability for those with integrity.
    He is a shield for those who live a blameless life.

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    don’t rely on your own intelligence.