^14 (A)So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul;
If you have found it, there is a ^[a]prospect,
And your hope will not be cut off.

¹⁶ Your words were found, and I ^(A)ate them,
And ^(B)Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart;
For I am called by Your name,
O Lord God of hosts.

^18 (A)For surely there is a ^[a]hereafter,
And your hope will not be cut off.

^103 (A)How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!

¹⁰ More to be desired are they than ^(A)gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the ^[a]honeycomb.
¹¹ Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.

¹⁸ For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,

2 My son, if you receive my words,
And ^(A)treasure my commands within you,
² So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
³ Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
^4 (B)If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
^5 (C)Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.