^13 (A)Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
    and the one who gets understanding,
^14 (B)for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
    and her profit better than ^(C)gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than ^(D)jewels,
    and ^(E)nothing you desire can compare with her.

^10 (A)Take my instruction instead of silver,
    and knowledge rather than choice gold,
^11 (B)for wisdom is better than jewels,
    and ^(C)all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

^18 (A)Riches and honour are with me,
    ^(B)enduring wealth and ^(C)righteousness.
¹⁹ My fruit is ^(D)better than ^(E)gold, even fine gold,
    and my yield than ^(F)choice silver.