25:12 The Lord shows his faithful followers
the way they should live. 2
2:1 My child, 4 if 5 you receive my words,
and store up 6 my commands within you,
2:2 by making 7 your ear 8 attentive to wisdom,
and 9 by turning 10 your heart 11 to understanding,
2:3 indeed, if 12 you call out for 13 discernment 14 –
raise your voice 15 for understanding –
2:4 if 16 you seek 17 it like silver, 18
and search for it 19 like hidden treasure,
2:5 then you will understand 20 how to fear the Lord, 21
and you will discover 22 knowledge 23 about God. 24
2:6 For 25 the Lord gives 26 wisdom,
and from his mouth 27 comes 28 knowledge and understanding.
8:17 I love 29 those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.
8:2 At the top 30 of the elevated places along the way,
at the intersection 31 of the paths she takes her stand;
1:1 The words of the Teacher, 32 the son 33 of David, king 34 in Jerusalem: 35