Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
Pure gold cannot be given in its stead, and silver be weighed as its price.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; and the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it; it cannot be weighed against pure gold.
The Law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver!
He that separates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound wisdom.
if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures,
They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, Who shall go over the sea for us to the region beyond the sea, and bring it to us, so that we may hear it and do it?