2:2. That thy ear may hearken to wisdom: incline thy heart to know prudence.
2:3. For if thou shalt call for wisdom, and incline thy heart to prudence:
2:4. If thou shalt seek her as money, and shalt dig for her as for a treasure:
2:5. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and shalt find the knowledge of God:
2:6. Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.
2:7. He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity,
2:8. Keeping the paths of justice, and guarding the ways of saints.
2:9. Then shalt thou understand justice, and judgment, and equity, and every good path.
2:10. If wisdom shall enter into thy heart, and knowledge please thy soul:
2:11. Counsel shall keep thee, and prudence shall preserve thee,