The first thing is wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.

To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.

An inheritance gotten wrongly at first, Even its latter end is not blessed.

The wicked is getting a lying wage, And whoso is sowing righteousness -- a true reward.

Whoso is refusing instruction is despising his soul, And whoso is hearing reproof Is getting understanding.