2 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, 3 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, 5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:2–5
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Sirach 6:32–34
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Proverbs 2:8–10
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Sirach 1:25–27
25 A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom; but godliness is an abomination to a sinner. (WEB) 26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you freely; (WEB) 27 for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction. Faith and humility are his good p… (WEB)
Proverbs 23:11–13
11 for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. 12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. 13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 4:4–6
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Proverbs 24:13–15
13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. 14 Know therefore that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off. 15 Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of…
Proverbs 22:16–18
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Wisdom of Solomon 6:10–12
10 For those who have kept the things that are holy in holiness will be made holy. Those who have been taught them will find what to say in defense. (WEB) 11 Therefore set your desire on my words. Long for them, and you princes will be instructed. (WEB) 12 Wisdom is radiant and doe… (WEB)
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