⁴ to give prudence to the simple,
    knowledge and discretion to the young man:
⁵ that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;
    that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
⁶ to understand a proverb and parables,
    the words and riddles of the wise.

³ yes, if you call out for discernment,
    and lift up your voice for understanding;
⁴ if you seek her as silver,
    and search for her as for hidden treasures:
⁵ then you will understand the fear of Yahweh,
    and find the knowledge of God.^[a]
6 For Yahweh gives wisdom.
    Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

¹⁰ For wisdom will enter into your heart.
    Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
¹¹ Discretion will watch over you.
    Understanding will keep you,
¹² to deliver you from the way of evil,
    from the men who speak perverse things,

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands,
    right to those who find knowledge.
¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver,
    knowledge rather than choice gold.
¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies.
    All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹⁰ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
    The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.