¹⁵ “^(A)Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it,
Nor can silver be weighed as its price.
¹⁶ “It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
In precious onyx, or sapphire.
¹⁷ “^(B)Gold or glass cannot equal it,
Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.
¹⁸ “Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned;
And the acquisition of ^(C)wisdom is above that of pearls.
¹⁹ “The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it,
Nor can it be valued in ^(D)pure gold.

¹⁰ “Take my ^(A)instruction and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

¹⁶ How much ^(A)better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.