if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil – it will come to him.

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.

Bloodthirsty people hate someone with integrity; as for the upright, they seek his life.

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

You will say, “They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink.”

Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.