6. For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7. He holds success in store for the upright,he is a shield to those whose way of life is blameless,
8. for he guards the course of the justand protects the way of his faithful ones.
9. Then you will understand what is right and justand fair – every good path.
10. For wisdom will enter your heart,and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11. Discretion will protect you,and understanding will guard you.
12. Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men,from men whose words are perverse,
13. who have left the straight pathsto walk in dark ways,