Wisdom 7:9

9 Precious jewels could not equal her worth; beside Wisdom all the gold in the world is a handful of sand, and silver is nothing more than clay.

Wisdom 7:9 In-Context

7 Realizing that I was only human, I prayed and was given understanding. The spirit of Wisdom came to me.

8 I regarded her more highly than any throne or crown. Wealth was nothing compared to her.

9 Precious jewels could not equal her worth; beside Wisdom all the gold in the world is a handful of sand, and silver is nothing more than clay.

10 I valued her more than health and good looks. Hers is a brightness that never grows dim, and I preferred it to any other light.

11 When Wisdom came to me, all good things came with her. She brought me untold riches.