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

9All of them are straightforward to the discerning, and right to those who find knowledge. 10Receive my instruction instead of silver and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than jewels, nothing you desire compares with her. 12“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and acquire knowledge with discretion. 13To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.

Proverbs 8:11 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• For wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• betterטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• than rubiesפְּנִינִיםpânîyn pânîy · jewelH6443
• and all the things that may be desiredחֵ֫פֶץchêphets · pleasureH2656
• are not to be comparedשָׁוָהshâvâh · be likeH7737

Cross-references for Proverbs 8:11

• Proverbs 3:14For her trade-value is better than silver, and her yield better than fine gold.
• Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.
• Proverbs 20:15There is gold and abundance of rubies, but lips that speak knowledge are precious.
• Job 28:15Pure gold cannot be given for it, nor can its price be weighed in silver.
• Psalms 19:10The fear of Adonai is clean, enduring forever. The judgments of Adonai are true and altogether righteous.
• Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Your mitzvot more than gold, more than pure gold.
• Matthew 16:26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Philippians 3:8More than that, I consider all things to be loss in comparison to the surpassing value of the knowledge of Messiah Yeshua my Lord. Because of Him I have suffered the loss of all things; and I consider them garbage in order that I might gain Messiah

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
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• Appoint
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• Delight
• Depth
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• Instruction
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• Rule
• Truth
• Compare

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