¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight^(A) rather than silver!^(B)

¹¹ Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing^(A)
    and benefits those who see the sun.^(B)

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;^(B)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.^(C)