For her profitis betterthanthe profitof silverAnd her gainbetter thanfine gold.
I have inheritedYour testimoniesforever,For they are the joyof my heart.
I rejoiceat Your word,As one who findsgreatspoil.
The lawof Your mouthis betterto me Thanthousandsof goldand silver[pieces]. Yodh.
Howmuch betterit is to getwisdomthangold!And to getunderstandingis to be chosenabovesilver.
Ifyou seekher as silverAnd searchfor her as for hiddentreasures;
"My fruitis betterthangold,even puregold,And my yield[better] thanchoicestsilver.
Wisdomalongwith an inheritanceis goodAnd an advantageto those who seethe sun.
"For whatwill it profita manifhe gainsthe wholeworldand forfeitshis soul?Orwhatwill a mangivein exchangefor his soul?
I adviseyou to buyfrom Me goldrefinedby firesothat you may become rich,and whitegarmentssothat you may clotheyourself, and [that] the shameof your nakednesswill not be revealed;and eye salveto anointyour eyessothat you may see.
