^2 (A)To make your ear pay attention to wisdom,
Incline your heart to discernment;
³ For if you call out for understanding,
Give your voice for discernment;
⁴ If you seek her as ^(B)silver
And search for her as for ^(C)hidden treasures;
⁵ Then you will understand the ^(D)fear of Yahweh
And find the knowledge of God.
⁶ For ^(E)Yahweh gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and discernment.
⁷ He stores up sound wisdom for the upright,
A ^(F)shield to those who walk in integrity,

^5 (A)Trust in Yahweh with all your heart
And ^(B)do not lean on your own understanding.