then you are ensnared by the words of your own mouth, and taken captive by your own words.

[1] My son, if you would accept my words, and conceal my commandments within you, [2] so that your ears may listen to wisdom, then bend your heart in order to know prudence. [3] For if you would call upon wisdom and bend your heart to prudence, [4] if you will seek her like money, and dig for her as if for treasure, [5] then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and you will discover the knowledge of God.