Proverbs 2:1-5

Contemporary English Version

2 My child, you must follow
and treasure my teachings
    and my instructions.
² Keep in tune with wisdom
and think what it means
    to have common sense.
³ Beg as loud as you can
    for good common sense.
⁴ Search for wisdom
as you would search for silver
    or hidden treasure.
⁵ Then you will understand
what it means to respect
    and to know the Lord God.