God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—

But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!

It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.

Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,

for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.