Proverbs 2:1-9

Benefits of Seeking Wisdom

2:1 My child, if you receive my words,

and store up my commands within you,

2:2 by making your ear attentive to wisdom,

and by turning your heart to understanding,

2:3 indeed, if you call out for discernment –

raise your voice for understanding –

2:4 if you seek it like silver,

and search for it like hidden treasure,

2:5 then you will understand how to fear the Lord,

and you will discover knowledge about God.

2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom,

and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

2:7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright,

and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

2:8 to guard the paths of the righteous

and to protect the way of his pious ones.

2:9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice

and equity – every good way.

Proverbs 3:18

3:18 She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her,

and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.

Proverbs 3:21

3:21 My child, do not let them escape from your sight;

safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Proverbs 4:4

4:4 he taught me, and he said to me:

“Let your heart lay hold of my words;

keep my commands so that you will live.

Proverbs 4:6

4:6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;

love her, and she will guard you.

Proverbs 4:21

4:21 Do not let them depart from your sight,

guard them within your heart;

Proverbs 16:20

16:20 The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success,

and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Proverbs 22:18

22:18 For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you,

and they are ready on your lips.

Psalms 19:11

19:11 Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there;

those who obey them receive a rich reward.

John 14:21

14:21 The person who has my commandments and obeys them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him.”