With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.

He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,

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

He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had planned!

Is not my power to help myself nothing, and has not every resource been driven from me?

How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

This also comes from the Lord who commands armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom.

Listen! The Lord is calling to the city! It is wise to respect your authority, O Lord! Listen, O nation, and those assembled in the city!

and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom – for true wisdom has two sides – so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.