^7 (A)The ^[a]beginning of wisdom is: ^(B)Acquire wisdom;
And with all your possessions, acquire understanding.

¹⁶ How much ^(A)better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

¹² One who despises his neighbor lacks ^[a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.

²¹ The ^(A)lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools ^(B)die for lack of ^[a]understanding.

^5 (A)Acquire wisdom! ^(B)Acquire understanding!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

^33 [a]The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.