How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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?
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold; yea, above fine gold.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, And the gain thereof than fine gold.
Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
If thou seekest her as silver, And searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.