¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.

^14 (A)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

¹² For wisdom is ^[a]a ^(A)defense as money is a defense,
But the ^[b]excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives ^(B)life to those who have it.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;