for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!
Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom, when they are not able to understand it?
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.”
Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.