YLT(i)
12 And the wisdom—whence is it found? And where is this, the place of understanding?
13 Man hath not known its arrangement, Nor is it found in the land of the living.
14 The deep hath said, `It is not in me,' And the sea hath said, `It is not with me.' 15 Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed—its price. 16 It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire, 17 Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold. 18 Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom is above rubies. 19 Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued.
20 And the wisdom—whence doth it come? And where is this, the place of understanding? 21 It hath been hid from the eyes of all living. And from the fowl of the heavens It hath been hidden. 22 Destruction and death have said: `With our ears we have heard its fame.' 23 God hath understood its way, And He hath known its place.
14 The deep hath said, `It is not in me,' And the sea hath said, `It is not with me.' 15 Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed—its price. 16 It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire, 17 Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold. 18 Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom is above rubies. 19 Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued.
20 And the wisdom—whence doth it come? And where is this, the place of understanding? 21 It hath been hid from the eyes of all living. And from the fowl of the heavens It hath been hidden. 22 Destruction and death have said: `With our ears we have heard its fame.' 23 God hath understood its way, And He hath known its place.