^4 (A)If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;

^14 (A)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies,
And ^(A)all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;

¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.