Wisdom 6:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The beginning of wisdom is the most sincere desire for instruction,

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The real beginning of wisdom is to desire instruction with all your heart.

For she goes about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she reveals herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meets them with all foresight.

For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, and she sheweth herself to them cheerfully in the ways, and meeteth them with all providence.

Wisdom begins when you sincerely want to learn. To desire Wisdom is to love her;

For her true beginning is desire for instruction; and desire for instruction is love.

If you really want Wisdom, then fall in love with her and desire to learn.