1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and treasure my commandments with thee;

2 So that thou incline thy ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding;

3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; liftest…: Heb. givest thy voice

4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.