It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire, continuing the assertion that wisdom transcends all material value by introducing increasingly precious materials—the gold of Ophir and rare gemstones—and asserting that none suffice as equivalent. The reference to Ophir emphasizes that even the most esteemed gold, from the most prestigious source, cannot purchase wisdom. The invocation of precious onyx and sapphire suggests that the catalog of precious stones previously associated with earth's wealth proves inadequate to value wisdom. The accumulation of rejected materials emphasizes the categorical difference between material and spiritual value.

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