“Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then, you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.”