¹⁵ It cannot be gotten for gold,
    and silver cannot be weighed out as its price.

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

¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,
    and my yield than choice silver.^(A)

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

¹³ Happy are those who find wisdom
    and those who get understanding,
¹⁴ for her income is better than silver
    and her revenue better than gold.^(A)
15 She is more precious than jewels,
    and nothing you desire can compare with her.^(B)

¹⁷ I love those who love me,
    and those who seek me diligently find me.^(A)

¹⁸ No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal;
    the price of wisdom is above pearls.^(A)