14 for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than jewels;(B)
nothing you desire can equal her.(C)
16 Long life[a] is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 3:16 Lit Length of days

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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16 Get wisdom—
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.(A)

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