1 My son, take my words to heart and treasure my commandments within you.

2 Pay close attention to wisdom, and let your mind and heart inner being reach for discernment.

3 Call out for insight. Lift up your voice for understanding.

4 Search for wisdom as if it were silver. Hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure!

5 If you do these things you will have respect for Jehovah and you will find the true knowledge of God!

6 Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.