1. My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2. So that thou incline thy ear to wisdom, and apply thy heart to understanding;
3. Yes, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
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.