¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;^(B)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.^(C)

⁹ Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.^(A)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(B) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(C) is understanding.^(D)