Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither turn away from the words of my mouth.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned aside neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
My foot has held fast to his steps, his way have I kept, and not turned aside.
Many are my persecutors and my enemies; yet do I not turn from your testimonies.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not turned from your law.
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from your way;
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart for it?
A man, having separated himself, seeks his own desire, and rages against all sound wisdom.
He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments:
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be of an understanding heart.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him.