Proverbs 2:3-5

Expanded Bible

³ Cry out for wisdom,
    and ·beg [shout out loud] for understanding.
⁴ ·Search [Seek] for it like silver,
    and ·hunt [search] for it like hidden treasure.
⁵ Then you will understand ·respect [fear; awe; 1:7] for the Lord,
    and you will find ·that you know God [the knowledge of God].