1 Kings 3:11
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11 God said to him, “Because you have asked this and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or for the life of your enemies but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,(A)
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Job 28:15-19
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15 It cannot be gotten for gold,
and silver cannot be weighed out as its price.
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
in precious onyx or sapphire.[a]
17 Gold and glass cannot equal it,
nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.(A)
18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal;
the price of wisdom is above pearls.(B)
19 The chrysolite of Cush cannot compare with it,
nor can it be valued in pure gold.(C)
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- 28.16 Or lapis lazuli
Proverbs 3:13-15
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The True Wealth
13 Happy are those who find wisdom
and those who get understanding,
14 for her income is better than silver
and her revenue better than gold.(A)
15 She is more precious than jewels,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.(B)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:21
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21 Therefore if you delight in thrones and scepters, O monarchs over the peoples,
honor wisdom, so that you may reign forever.(A)
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