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Proverbs 8:11
11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
Proverbs 8:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
- New International Version (NIV)for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
- English Standard Version (ESV)for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
Context of Proverbs 8:11
9They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind], And right to those who find knowledge and live by it. 10Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver, And take knowledge rather than choicest gold, For wisdom is better than rubies; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. 12“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense], And I find knowledge and discretion. 13The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate.
Read all of Proverbs 8Proverbs 8:11 word by word
כִּֽי־טוֹבָ֣ה חָ֭כְמָה מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל־חֲ֝פָצִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 8:11
- Proverbs 3:14For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver, And her gain is better than fine gold.
- Proverbs 4:5Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
- Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
- Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and an abundance of pearls, But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
- Job 28:15It cannot be obtained for pure gold, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.
- Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
- Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, Yes, more than refined gold.
- Matthew 16:26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
- Philippians 3:8But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,
Commentaries on Proverbs 8:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Wisdom is better than rubies - See on Proverbs 3:15; (note).Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11receive...rather: You must decide between pursuing money or valuables and seeking wisdom, which is much more valuable.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Pr 3:14, 15).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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