Proverbs 2:1-9 ▼

1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,

2 listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding;

3 furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

4 if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,

5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity

8 so that he may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of his faithful followers.

9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and integrity—every good path.