⁸ But it is ^(A)the spirit in man,
    ^(B)the breath of the Almighty, that makes him ^(C)understand.

^21 (A)He changes times and seasons;
    ^(B)he removes kings and sets up kings;
^(C)he gives wisdom to the wise
    ^(D)and knowledge to those who have understanding;

⁶ For ^(A)the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

²³ To you, O ^(A)God of my fathers,
    ^(B)I give thanks and praise,
for ^(C)you have given me wisdom and might,
    and have now made known to me what ^(D)we asked of you,
    for you have made known to us the king's matter.”

⁹⁸ Your commandment makes me ^(A)wiser than my enemies,
    for it is ever with me.
⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers,
    for ^(B)your testimonies are my meditation.
¹⁰⁰ I understand more than ^(C)the aged,^[a]
    for I ^(D)keep your precepts.