He made darkness his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness of waters, thick clouds of the skies.
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
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 unto it.
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! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.