1 My son, if you will receive my words, And lay up my commandments with you;2 So as to incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;3 Yes, if you cry after discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding;4 If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures:5 Then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, And find knowledge of God.6 For Yahweh gives wisdom; Out of his mouth [comes] knowledge and understanding: