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)

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)