if you indeed cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word.
I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your decrees.
If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Only, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, so that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.
making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,
if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures—
Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,