Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

The Lord created me as the beginning of his works, before his deeds of long ago.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

Acquire truth and do not sell it – wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?