She is more precious than rubies, And all your delights are not comparable to her.
No mention is made of coral or crystal, for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Because Your kindness is better than life, My lips do praise You.
There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.
Who does find a capable wife? For she is worth far more than rubies.
“Accept my discipline, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold;
“For wisdom is better than rubies, And all delights are not comparable to her.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the esteem that is to be revealed in us.