'Silver' in the Bible

If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silverAnd search for her as you would hidden treasures;

For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,And her gain is better than fine gold.

“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,

“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,And my yield is better than choicest silver.

The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);The heart of the wicked is worth little.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,But the Lord tests hearts.

A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches;And favor is better than silver and gold.

Take away the dross from the silver,And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape].

Like apples of gold in settings of silverIs a word spoken at the right time.

Like a [common] clay vessel covered with the silver dross [making it appear silver when it has no real value]Are burning lips [murmuring manipulative words] and a wicked heart.

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold [to separate the impurities of the metal],And each is tested by the praise given to him [and his response to it, whether humble or proud].