8. The children of the merchants have not trodden it, neither hath the lioness passed by it.
9. He hath stretched forth his hand to the flint, he hath overturned mountains from the roots.
10. In the rocks he hath cut out rivers, and his eye hath seen every precious thing.
11. The depths also of rivers he hath searched, and hidden things he hath brought forth to light.
12. But where is wisdom to be found, and where is the place of understanding?
13. Man knoweth not the price thereof, neither is it found in the land of them that live in delights.
14. The depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me.
15. The finest gold shall not purchase it, neither shall silver be weighed in exchange for it
16. It shall not be compared with the dyed colours of India, or with the most precious stone sardonyx, or the sapphire.
17. Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it.
18. High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places.
19. The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equal to it, neither shall it be compared to the cleanest dyeing.
20. Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?