Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.