Study Desk

"When they cry for help, I will not answer. Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me.

For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord .

For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.

Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.

Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.

For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.

For only the godly will live in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it.

Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.

For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.

for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace.

for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Don't plot harm against your neighbor, for those who live nearby trust you.

for I am giving you good guidance. Don't turn away from my instructions.

For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved as my mother's only child.

Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.

Take hold of my instructions; don't let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.

For evil people can't sleep until they've done their evil deed for the day. They can't rest until they've caused someone to stumble.

for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.