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

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

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

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

¹²⁷ Truly I love your commandments
    more than gold, more than fine gold.^(A)

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

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

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

¹⁶² I rejoice at your word
    like one who finds great spoil.^(A)