10. Miners cut tunnels through the rock.They see all the treasures there.
11. They search the places where rivers begin.And they bring things hidden there out into the light.
12. “But where can wisdom be found.Where does understanding live?
13. People do not understand the value of wisdom.It cannot be found among living people.
14. The deep ocean says, ‘It’s not in me.’The sea says, ‘It’s not in me.’
15. Wisdom cannot be bought with the best gold.Its cost cannot be weighed in silver.
16. Wisdom cannot be bought with fine gold.It cannot be bought with valuable onyx or sapphire gems.