¹² But where shall ^[a]Wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

¹⁶ It cannot be valued in [terms of] the gold of Ophir, in the precious onyx or beryl, or the sapphire.

¹⁷ Gold and glass cannot equal [Wisdom], nor can it be exchanged for jewels or vessels of fine gold.

¹⁸ No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; for the possession of Wisdom is even above rubies or pearls.

¹⁹ The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare with it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

¹⁵ Skillful and godly ^[a]Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her.^(A)

¹¹ For skillful and godly Wisdom is better than rubies or pearls, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.^(A)