111 I have your decrees as a heritage forever;
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.(A)

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111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.(A)

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162 I rejoice over your promise(A)
like one who finds vast treasure.

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162 I rejoice(A) in your promise
    like one who finds great spoil.(B)

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Wisdom Brings Happiness

13 Happy is a man who finds wisdom(A)
and who acquires understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.(B)
15 She is more precious than jewels;(C)
nothing you desire can equal her.(D)

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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)

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10 Accept my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.(A)
11 For wisdom is better than jewels,(B)
and nothing desirable can equal it.(C)

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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)

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18 With me are riches and honor,(A)
lasting wealth and righteousness.(B)
19 My fruit is better than solid gold,
and my harvest than pure silver.(C)

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18 With me are riches and honor,(A)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.(B)
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;(C)
    what I yield surpasses choice silver.(D)

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