8. And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her.
9. Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold in comparison of her, is as a little sand, and silver in respect to her shall be counted as clay.
10. I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out.
11. Now all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable riches through her hands,