³ For the ear tests words
    as the tongue tastes food.^(A)

⁴ Let us discern for ourselves what is right;^(A)
    let us learn together what is good.^(B)

⁵ Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,^(A)
    who conduct their affairs with justice.

¹² “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.^(A)

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,^(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(B)