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10 Receive my chastening and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

11 For wisdom is better than precious stones; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

12 ¶ I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I invent the knowledge of giving counsel.

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10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,
    knowledge rather than choice gold,(A)
11 for wisdom is more precious(B) than rubies,
    and nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)

12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.(D)

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