¹⁰ They are more precious than gold,^(A)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,^(B)
    than honey from the honeycomb.^(C)

¹⁶ How much better to get wisdom than gold,
    to get insight^(A) rather than silver!^(B)

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)
16 Long life is in her right hand;^(D)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.^(F)
18 She is a tree of life^(G) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.^(H)