The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security

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My son, if you will (A)receive my words
And (B)treasure my commandments within you,
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(C)Make your ear attentive to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
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For if you cry for discernment,
(a)Lift your voice for understanding;
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If you seek her as (D)silver
And search for her as for (E)hidden treasures;
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Then you will discern the (F)fear of the Lord
And discover the knowledge of God.
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For (G)the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Footnotes:

a. Proverbs 2:3: ['Lit ', Give]

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