Better to me `is' the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart `are' they.
Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold -- even fine gold.
In the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.
I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.
They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.
Also -- Thy servant is warned by them, `In keeping them `is' a great reward.'
To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
O the happiness of a man `who' hath found wisdom, And of a man `who' bringeth forth understanding.
Better `is' my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.
Wisdom `is' good with an inheritance, And an advantage `it is' to those beholding the sun.