1My son, if thou wouldst but accept my words, and treasure up my commandments with thee;
2To let thy ear listen unto wisdom: if thou wouldst incline thy heart to understanding.
3For if thou wilt call after intelligence; if after understanding thou wilt lift up thy voice;
4If thou wilt seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:
5Then wilt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and the knowledge of God wilt thou find.
6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7He treasureth up sound wisdom for the righteous, as a shield to those that walk in integrity:
8That men may keep the paths of justice; and the way of his pious servants doth he guard.
Proverbs 2
Proverbs 2:1-8