^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.