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 straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge. 10Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold. For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. 12“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion. 13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.

Proverbs 8:11 word by word

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

• For wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• betterטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• thanמִן־min minnîy minnêy · fromH4480
• jewelsפְּנִינִיםpânîyn pânîy · jewelH6443
• allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• desirableחֵ֫פֶץchêphets · pleasureH2656
• cannotלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• compareשָׁוָהshâvâh · be likeH7737

Cross-references for Proverbs 8:11

• Proverbs 3:14For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.
• Proverbs 4:5Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! 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 jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
• Job 28:15Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it, 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 Above gold, yes, above fine gold.
• Matthew 16:26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Philippians 3:8More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish 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

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