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17     The shimmer of gold and brightness of glass cannot compare,
        and no refined gold jewelry is worth her in trade.
18     Perish the mention of coral and crystal;
        even more than pearls is the value of wisdom.
19     Ethiopian topaz—unequal as well;
        even gold, unalloyed, is too paltry indeed.

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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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