11. He searches the places where the rivers begin. He brings hidden things out into the light.
12. "And where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding live?
13. No one knows how much it's worth. It can't be found anywhere in the world.
14. The ocean says, 'It's not in me.' The sea says, 'It's not here either.'
15. It can't be bought with the finest gold. Its price can't be weighed out in silver.
16. It can't be bought with gold from Ophir. It can't be bought with priceless onyx or sapphires.
17. Gold or crystal can't compare with it. It can't be bought with jewels made of gold.
18. Don't bother to talk about coral and jasper. Wisdom is worth far more than rubies.
19. A topaz from Cush can't compare with it. It can't be bought with the purest gold.
20. "So where does wisdom come from? Where does understanding live?
21. It's hidden from the eyes of every living thing. Even the birds of the air can't find it.