“Whoever keeps the law
Controls his thoughts.
Wisdom is the fulfillment
Of the fear of the Lord.
The one who is not clever
Cannot be taught.
But there is cleverness
That increases bitterness.
The knowledge of the wise
Will increase like a flood.
Their counsel is
Like a life-giving spring.”
If you keep the law, you will control your thoughts. Wisdom completes those who fear the Lord. If you are not clever, you cannot be taught. Yet there is cleverness that increases bitterness. The knowledge of the wise people increases like a flood. Their counsel is like a refreshing spring of water that saves lives.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 