The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’ It can’t be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price.
It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
No mention will be made of coral or of crystal.
Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it.
It won’t be valued with pure gold.
Where then does wisdom come from?
Where is the place of understanding?