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

¹⁶ How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

¹³ Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.

¹⁴ For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

¹⁵ She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.

¹⁰ Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.

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

¹⁷ Those who have given me their love are loved by me, and those who make search for me with care will get me.