They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.
It can’t be bought with the finest gold. Its price can’t be weighed out in silver.It can’t be bought with gold from Ophir. It can’t be bought with priceless onyx or lapis lazuli.Gold or crystal can’t compare with it. It can’t be bought with jewels made of gold.Don’t bother to talk about coral and jasper. Wisdom is worth far more than rubies.A topaz from Cush can’t compare with it. It can’t be bought with the purest gold.
Even more, I consider everything to be nothing compared to knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. To know him is worth much more than anything else. Because of him I have lost everything. But I consider all of it to be garbage so I can know Christ better.I want to be joined to him. Being right with God does not come from my obeying the law. It comes because I believe in Christ. It comes from God because of faith.
Get wisdom, and get understanding. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.Stay close to wisdom, and she will keep you safe. Love her, and she will watch over you.To start being wise you must first get wisdom. No matter what it costs, get understanding.