She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
For thy lovingkindness is better than life; My lips shall praise thee.
There is gold, and abundance of rubies: But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
A virtuous woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance: yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.