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

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

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)

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)