16. You cannot buy it with gold from Ophir or with precious onyx or sapphires.
17. Wisdom is worth more than gold or crystal. It cannot be bought with expensive jewels set in gold.
18. It is far more valuable than coral and jasper, more precious than rubies.
19. The topaz from Ethiopia cannot match its value, which is greater than the purest gold.
20. “So where does wisdom come from? Where can we find understanding?