Wisdom has no price

12But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding?

13No human knows its worth, and it is not found in the land of the living.

14The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’

15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can silver be weighed out as its price.

16It cannot be valued against the gold of Ophir, precious onyx, or sapphire.

17Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can a vessel of fine gold be exchanged for it.

18Coral and crystal are not worth mentioning, and acquiring wisdom is better than pearls.

19The topaz of Cush cannot equal it; it cannot be valued against pure gold.