If thou art wishful to hear (H); And incline thine ear (H), thou shalt be instructed.

Be desirous to hear all discourse; And let no proverb of understanding escape thee.

See who (?) hath understanding, and seek him early; And let thy foot wear my (H) threshold.

And let thy mind be upon the fear of the Most High; And meditate (?) in his commandments continually.

And he shall make thy heart discerning (H); And make thee wise according as thou desirest.

Do not evil to thyself, and evil shall not (?) overtake thee; Keep far from iniquity, and it shall turn aside from thee.