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18 Neither coral nor crystal should be thought of;
    the value of wisdom surpasses pearls.
19 Ethiopian topaz does not equal her,
    nor can she be weighed out for pure gold.
20 As for wisdom, where does she come from?
    Where is the place of understanding?

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18 Coral(A) and jasper(B) are not worthy of mention;
    the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.(C)
19 The topaz(D) of Cush(E) cannot compare with it;
    it cannot be bought with pure gold.(F)

20 Where then does wisdom come from?
    Where does understanding dwell?(G)

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