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! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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

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 to it.

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

¹⁴ For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

¹⁷ I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

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