ISV(i)
12 Wisdom is of Greater Value than Precious Stones“Where can wisdom be found? Where is understanding’s home?
13 Mankind doesn’t appreciate their value; and you won’t find it anywhere on earth.
14 The deepest ocean says, ‘It’s not within me.’ and the sea says, ‘You’ll never find it with me.’
15 You can’t buy it with gold, and its value cannot be calculated in silver.
16 It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire.
17 It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.
18 Don’t even bother to mention coral and crystal— wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.
19 It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold.”
20Wisdom is from God“From where, then, does wisdom originate? Where does understanding live?
21 It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature and hidden even from the birds in the skies.
22 Abaddon and death said, ‘We did hear a rumor about it.’
23 God understands how to get there; he knows where they live.
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