For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
I counsel thee to buy of me gold refined by fire, that thou mayest become rich; and white garments, that thou mayest clothe thyself, and that the shame of thy nakedness be not made manifest; and eyesalve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.
If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:
I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.