5
He will set his heart to rise early to seek the Lord who made him, and will make supplication before the Most High; he will open his mouth in prayer and make supplication for his sins.
6
If the great Lord is willing, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth words of wisdom and give thanks to the Lord in prayer.
7
He will direct his counsel and knowledge aright, and meditate on his secrets.
8
He will reveal instruction in his teaching, and will glory in the law of the Lord's covenant.
9
Many will praise his understanding, and it will never be blotted out; his memory will not disappear, and his name will live through all generations.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.