God

Because you refused when I called, and no one paid attention when I put out my hand,

but instead you neglected my counsel and would not accept my reproof;

Then they will call me, but I won't answer; they will seek me earnestly, but they won't find me.

Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of ADONAI,

they refused my counsel and despised my reproof.

but those who pay attention to me will live securely, untroubled by fear of misfortune."

My son, if you will receive my words and store my commands inside you,

then you will understand the fear of ADONAI and find knowledge of God.

For ADONAI gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

He stores up common sense for the upright, is a shield to those whose conduct is blameless,

in order to guard the courses of justice and preserve the way of those faithful to him.

who abandons the ruler she had in her youth and forgets the covenant of her God.

My son, don't forget my teaching, keep my commands in your heart;

Then you will win favor and esteem in the sight of God and of people.

Trust in ADONAI with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding.

Don't be conceited about your own wisdom; but fear ADONAI, and turn from evil.

Honor ADONAI with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your income.

My son, don't despise ADONAI's discipline or resent his reproof;

for ADONAI corrects those he loves like a father who delights in his son.

Long life is in her right hand, riches and honor in her left.

Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to those who grasp her; whoever holds fast to her will be made happy.

ADONAI by wisdom founded the earth, by understanding he established the heavens,

by his knowledge the deep [springs] burst open and the dew condenses from the sky.

for you can rely on ADONAI; he will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.