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16 It shall not be compared with the dyed colours of India, or with the most precious stone sardonyx, or the sapphire.

17 Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it.

18 High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places.

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16 Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,(A)
in precious onyx or lapis lazuli.(B)
17 Gold and glass do not compare with it,
and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it.(C)
18 Coral and quartz are not worth mentioning.
The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.

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