indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.
Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—
and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.