14. The deep says, ‘It is not in me’— The sea says, ‘It’s not with me.’
15. Pure gold cannot be given for it, nor can its price be weighed in silver.
16. It cannot be weighed in gold from Ophir, in precious onyx, or sapphire.
17. Neither gold or crystal can compare with it, nor vessels of fine gold exchanged for it.
18. No mention will be made of coral or jasper; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.