Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
Let my cry come near before thee, O Jehovah: Give me understanding according to thy word.
I am thy servant; give me understanding, That I may know thy testimonies.
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Only Jehovah give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel; that so thou mayest keep the law of Jehovah thy God.
I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;
If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: