¹² 
“But where can 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 articles of fine gold.
¹⁸ 
“No mention of coral and crystal can be made;
For the possession of wisdom is even above [that of] rubies or pearls.
¹⁹ 
“The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare with it,
Nor can it be valued in pure gold.

¹¹ 
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.^(A)