For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to it.

Proverbs 2:4,5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and shalt find the knowledge of God: . . .

Proverbs 3:13,14 The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chief and purest gold: . . .

Proverbs 10:20 The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

Proverbs 16:16 Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

Proverbs 23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Psalm 119:72,127,162 The law of thy mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver. . . .

Ecclesiastes 7:11 Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.

Acts 3:6 But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none; but what I have, I give thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise and walk.

2 Corinthians 6:10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing: as needy, yet enriching many: as having nothing and possessing all things.