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?