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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold, even than much shining gold; sweeter than the dropping honey.

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.

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

¹²⁷ For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.

⁵ Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.

⁶ Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.

⁷ The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.

¹⁵ There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

²⁶ For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

⁸ Yes truly, and I am ready to give up all things for the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, which is more than all: for whom I have undergone the loss of all things, and to me they are less than nothing, so that I may have Christ as my reward,

⁹ And be seen in him, not having my righteousness which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: