title: How do I run a mysql query in wordpress?
body: <p>This query works and returns the results that I want in MySQL but how do I get this to work in wordpress?  </p>
  
  <pre><code>SELECT * FROM `wp_usermeta` WHERE `meta_key` = 'points' AND `user_id` = '1'
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  <p>I want to be able to see all the 'points' earned by user 1. I need to be able to display this on posts and pages in wordpress. </p>