She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
Because thy steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise thee.
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold;
for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.