¹⁵ It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

¹⁶ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

¹³ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

¹⁴ For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.

¹⁸ No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

¹⁷ I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.