17. Gold and glass cannot be compared to it, nor vessels of fine gold be its exchange.
18. Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
19. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be compared to it, neither shall it be set in the balance with pure gold.
20. Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
21. For it is hidden from the eyes of all living, and concealed from the fowl of the heavens.
22. Destruction and death say, We have heard its report with our ears.