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17 “Neither gold nor crystal shall be equal to it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold.

18 “No mention shall be made of coral or of the gabish. For wisdom is more precious than pearls.

19 “The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equal to it, nor shall it be valued with the wedge of pure gold.

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17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it,(A)
    nor can it be had for jewels of gold.(B)
18 Coral(C) and jasper(D) are not worthy of mention;
    the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.(E)
19 The topaz(F) of Cush(G) cannot compare with it;
    it cannot be bought with pure gold.(H)

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