⁵ Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away
    from the words of my mouth.^(A)

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)
16 Long life is in her right hand;
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(C)
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
    and all her paths are peace.^(D)
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called happy.^(E)

²³ Buy truth, and do not sell it;
    buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.^(A)