^14 (A)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.

¹³ Man does not know its ^(A)value,
Nor is it found in the land of the living.
^14 (B)The deep says, ‘It is not in me’;
And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’
¹⁵ It ^(C)cannot be purchased for gold,
Nor can silver be weighed for its price.
¹⁶ It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
In precious onyx or sapphire.
¹⁷ Neither ^(D)gold nor crystal can equal it,
Nor can it be exchanged for ^[a]jewelry of fine gold.
¹⁸ No mention shall be made of ^[b]coral or quartz,
For the price of wisdom is above ^(E)rubies.
¹⁹ The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it,
Nor can it be valued in pure ^(F)gold.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;
^11 (A)For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.

^111 (A)Your testimonies I have taken as a ^[a]heritage forever,
For they are the rejoicing of my heart.