For the gain from it is better than the gain from silver, and the profit thereof than fine gold.
Your testimonies have I taken as a heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
I rejoice at your word, as one that finds great spoil.
The law of your mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures;
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white clothing, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness does not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.