To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

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

The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.