It is more precious than all riches; and all things that be desired, may not be comparisoned to this.
neither they shall be had in mind in comparison thereof. Forsooth wisdom is drawn out of privy things;
For thy mercy is better than lives or life itself; my lips shall praise thee.
Gold, and the multitude of gems, and a precious vessel, be the lips of knowing.
Who shall find a strong woman? the price of her is [a] far, and from the last [or utmost] ends.
Take ye my chastising [or my discipline], and not money; choose ye teaching, more than treasure.
For wisdom is better than all riches most precious; and all desirable thing may not be comparisoned thereto.
Forsooth wisdom with riches is more profitable, and profiteth more to men seeing the sun.
And I deem, that the passions of this time be not even worthy, to the glory to coming [or to come], that shall be showed in us.