^22 (A)Listen to your father, who fathered you,
And ^(B)do not despise your mother when she is old.
^23 (C)Buy truth, and do not sell it,
Get wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

¹³ My son, eat ^(A)honey, for it is good;
Yes, the ^(B)honey from the comb is sweet to your taste;
¹⁴ Know that ^(C)wisdom is the same for your soul;
If you find it, then there will be a ^[a](D)future,
And your hope will not be cut off.