For the gain from it is better Than gain from silver, And its increase than fine gold.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is preferable to silver.
“My fruit is better than gold and fine gold, And my increase than choice silver.
“For what is a man profited if he gains all the world, and loses his own life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
Your witnesses are my inheritance forever, For they are the joy of my heart.
“I advise you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, so that you become rich; and white garments, so that you become dressed, so that the shame of your nakedness might not be shown; and anoint your eyes with ointment, so that you see.
If you seek her as silver, And search for her as hidden treasures,
I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure.
The Torah of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun.