To giveprudenceto the naive,To the youthknowledgeand discretion,
"O naiveones,understandprudence;And, O fools,understandwisdom.
"I lovethose who loveme; And those who diligentlyseekme will findme.
Howcan a youngmankeephis waypure?By keeping[it] according to Your word.
"Nowtherefore, [O] sons,listento me, For blessedare they who keepmy ways.
"I, wisdom,dwellwith prudence,And I findknowledge[and] discretion.
The unfoldingof Your wordsgiveslight;It givesunderstandingto the simple.
Likewiseurgethe young mento be sensible;
Nowfleefrom youthfullustsand pursuerighteousness,faith,love[and] peace,with thosewho callon the Lordfrom a pureheart.
A highwaywill be there,a roadway,And it will be calledthe Highwayof Holiness.The uncleanwill not travelon it, But it [will] be for him who walks[that] way,And foolswill not wander[on it].
My son,let them not vanishfrom your sight;Keepsoundwisdomand discretion,
Come,you children,listento me; I will teachyou the fearof the LORD.
The lawof the LORDis perfect,restoringthe soul;The testimonyof the LORDis sure,makingwisethe simple.
Rejoice,youngman,during your childhood,and let your heartbe pleasantduring the daysof youngmanhood.And followthe impulsesof your heartand the desiresof your eyes.Yet knowthat Godwill bringyou to judgmentfor allthesethings.
The LORDpreservesthe simple;I was broughtlow,and He savedme.
"So keepand do[them], for that is your wisdomand your understandingin the sightof the peopleswhowill hearallthesestatutesand say,'Surelythisgreatnationis a wiseand understandingpeople.'
