Proverbs 8:11
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
World English Bible (WEB)
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
Proverbs 8:11 Cross References
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
