18. Wisdom is worth much more thancoral, jasper, or rubies.
19. All the topaz of Ethiopiaand the finest goldcannot compare with it.
20. Where then is wisdom?
21. It is hidden from human eyesand even from birds.
22. Death and destructionhave merely heard rumoursabout where it is found.
23. God is the only one who knowsthe way to wisdom,