Proverbs 2:1-9

Tree of Life Version

2 My son, if you accept my words
    and treasure my mitzvot within you,
² making your ear attentive to wisdom,
    inclining your heart to discernment,
³ yes, if you call out for insight,
    lifting up your voice for discernment,
⁴ if you seek her as silver
    and search for her as for hidden treasures,
⁵ then you will know the fear of Adonai
and discover the knowledge of God.
⁶ For Adonai gives wisdom.^[a]
Out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
⁷ He stores up sound wisdom for the upright.
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.
⁸ He guards the paths of justice,
and protects the way of His kedoshim.
⁹ Then you will discern what is right
    and just and fair—every good path.