Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither turn aside 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 to his steps, his way have I kept, and not turned aside.
Many are my persecutors and my enemies; yet do I not turn aside from your testimonies.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not turned aside from your law.
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps turned aside from your way;
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding is 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?
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and involves himself with all 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 generously, and does not criticize; and it shall be given him.