Leeser(i)
1 My son, if thou wouldst but accept my words, and treasure up my commandments with thee;
2 To let thy ear listen unto wisdom: if thou wouldst incline thy heart to understanding.
3 For if thou wilt call after intelligence; if after understanding thou wilt lift up thy voice;
4 If thou wilt seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:
5 Then wilt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and the knowledge of God wilt thou find.
6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He treasureth up sound wisdom for the righteous, as a shield to those that walk in integrity:
8 That men may keep the paths of justice; and the way of his pious servants doth he guard.
9 Then wilt thou understand righteousness, and justice, and equity: yea, every track of goodness.
10 For wisdom will enter thy heart, and knowledge will be pleasant unto thy soul;
11 Discretion will watch over thee, understanding will keep thee;