² if you pay close attention to wisdom,
and let your mind reach for understanding,
³ if indeed you call out for insight,
if you ask aloud for understanding,
⁴ if you search for wisdom as if it were money
and hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure,
⁵ then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and you will find the knowledge of God.
⁶ The Lord gives wisdom.
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
⁷ He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.
He is a shield for those who walk in integrity

⁶ A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it,
but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

³³ Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person.
Even fools recognize this.

²¹ The person who is truly wise is called understanding,
and speaking sweetly helps others learn.

²⁷ Whoever has knowledge controls his words,
and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.

² A fool does not find joy in understanding
but only in expressing his own opinion.