Proverbs 8:11

Cited in 2 topics on this site.

Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.”

— WEB

“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”

— KJV

“For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.”

— ASV

Proverbs 4:5-7 "Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth."
Proverbs 3:14-15 "For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold."
Proverbs 16:16 "How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver."
Psalms 19:10 "More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb."
Psalms 119:127 "Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold."
Matthew 16:26 "For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?"
Job 28:15-19 "It can’t be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price."
Proverbs 20:15 "There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel."

(Compare Pro 3:14-15).

Newsletter

A short reflection, a single passage, three articles to read. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Topics that cite this verse