Proverbs 8:11

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 plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge. 10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. 12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. 13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Proverbs 8:11 word by word

כִּֽי־טוֹבָ֣ה חָ֭כְמָה מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל־חֲ֝פָצִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear

• Forכִּיkîy · forH3588
• wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• is more preciousטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• than rubiesפְּנִינִיםpânîyn pânîy · jewelH6443
• and nothingכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• and nothingלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• you desireחֵ֫פֶץchêphets · pleasureH2656
• comparesשָׁוָהshâvâh · be likeH7737

Cross-references for Proverbs 8:11

• Proverbs 3:14for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
• Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
• Proverbs 20:15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
• Job 28:15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
• Psalms 19:10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
• Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
• Matthew 16:26What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Philippians 3:8More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, 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

Topics related to Proverbs 8:11

• Jesus Continued
• Wisdom

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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