The Book of Proverbs is the twentieth book in the Bible. It contains 800 pieces of wisdom, or proverbs, most of which were written by King Solomon, the son of King David. The Book of Proverbs gives us valuable insights into our lives and teaches us to respect God, to fear His judgement and to pursue wisdom in all that we do.
In one place Solomon asks them to value wisdom above wealth:
Proverbs 8:10-11
"Receive my instruction and not silver;
and knowledge rather than choice gold.
for wisdom is better than than rubies;
and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it"