Gold is not given for it, nor is silver weighed out as its price.
It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price of it.
It can’t be bought with gold; its price can’t be measured in silver,
The finest gold will not be paid for it, nor will silver be weighed in exchange for it.
The finest gold shall not purchase it: neither shall silver be weighed in exchange for it
The deep has said, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea has said, ‘It is not with me.’
It is not valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious shoham or sapphire.
No mention is made of coral or crystal, for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is preferable to silver.
“I love those who love me, And those who earnestly seek me do find me.
“My fruit is better than gold and fine gold, And my increase than choice silver.