^{12 Ref} But where may wisdom be seen? and where is the resting-place of knowledge?

^{13 Ref} Man has not seen the way to it, and it is not in the land of the living.

^{14 Ref} The deep waters say, It is not in me: and the sea says, It is not with me.

^{15 Ref} Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.

^{16 Ref} It may not be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the onyx of great price, or the sapphire.

^{17 Ref} Gold and glass are not equal to it in price, and it may not be exchanged for jewels of the best gold.

^{18 Ref} There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.

^{19 Ref} The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.

^{20 Ref} From where then does wisdom come, and where is the resting-place of knowledge?