Gold cannot be exchanged for it, and silver cannot be weighed out for its price.Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it.Coral and quartz are not worth mentioning. The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.Topaz from Cush cannot compare with it, and it cannot be valued in pure gold.
More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christand be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ— the righteousness from God based on faith.
Get wisdom, get understanding; don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you.Wisdom is supreme— so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.