Oh God, I desire to receive Your words and, beyond that, the treasures of Your commands within me. Turn my ear to focus on Your wisdom; help me to lift my voice and diligently seek and search for it. This is what I long to do. You said that if I actively seek out wisdom, I will understand the fear of You and find knowledge. I know that You are the source of all these treasures spoken of in Proverbs, and I pray that You will guard my path and preserve my way so that I may understand righteousness, justice, equity, and every good path (Prov. 2:1-9). 

Father, I want to exercise discretion and possess an accurate understanding. Please preserve and keep me. I also pray that You will deliver me through the wisdom in my heart, mind, and life, protecting me from those who speak perverse things and from those who stray from the path of righteousness to follow wicked ways (2:10-15). 

I pray not only for myself but for other men as well, that You will grant them wisdom as they seek it. May they attain that abundance and use it rightly. We must be aware of the seductress as a lurking danger; men and women both need to recognize this. There are men, too, who seek to take advantage of women for their own perverse desires (2:16-18). 

Father, give us wisdom and a strong heart, and grant us moral fortitude. May all Your people see the consequences of those who do evil, and may we abstain from anything that could ensnare our souls. Give us the courage and boldness to cling faithfully to You, even when we encounter enticing, yet evil ways. Please help us remember the consequences that await those who indulge in sinful behavior, so that we may avoid such actions at all costs (2:19-22). Amen.