⁵ Let the wise hear and ^(A)increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,

^13 (A)Keep hold of instruction; do not let go;
    guard her, for she is your ^(B)life.

^17 (A)I love those who love me,
    and ^(B)those who seek me diligently find me.

^33 (A)Hear instruction and be wise,
    and do not neglect it.
^34 (B)Blessed is the one who listens to me,
    watching daily at my gates,
    waiting beside my doors.
³⁵ For ^(C)whoever finds me ^(D)finds life
    and ^(E)obtains favor from the Lord,
³⁶ but he who fails to find me ^(F)injures himself;
    all who ^(G)hate me ^(H)love death.”

³⁶ but he who fails to find me ^(A)injures himself;
    all who ^(B)hate me ^(C)love death.”

^14 (A)The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
    but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

²² “How long, O ^(A)simple ones, will you love being simple?
How long will ^(B)scoffers delight in their scoffing
    and fools ^(C)hate knowledge?

^15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.