CLV(i)
12 But wisdom, where can it be found? And just where is the place of understanding?
13 Mortal man does not know its appraisal, And it is not being found in the land of the living.
14 The abyss says, It is not in me! And the sea says, There is no such thing with me!"
15 Solid gold cannot be given instead of it, And silver cannot be weighed as its price.
16 It cannot be classed with certified gold of Ophir, Or with precious onyx and sapphire.
17 Neither gold or glass can be its appraisal, Or articles of glittering gold its exchange.
18 Coral and crystal, such is not even mentioned; Wisdom is more attractive than rubies.
19 Peridot of Ethiopia is not its appraisal; With pure certified gold it cannot be classed.
20 From where then can wisdom come? And just where is the place of understanding?