^10 (A)Take my instruction instead of silver,
    and knowledge rather than choice gold,

⁴ if you seek it like ^(A)silver
    and search for it as for ^(B)hidden treasures,
⁵ then ^(C)you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.

^72 (A)The law of your mouth is better to me
    than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

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

¹²⁷ Therefore I ^(A)love your commandments
    above gold, above fine gold.

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

¹¹ Wisdom is good with an inheritance,
    an advantage to those who ^(A)see the sun.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is ^(A)choice silver;
    the heart of the wicked is of little worth.

^13 (A)Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
    and the one who gets understanding,
^14 (B)for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
    and her profit better than ^(C)gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than ^(D)jewels,
    and ^(E)nothing you desire can compare with her.