Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than all that is most precious, and everything that is desirable cannot compare to her.
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In The King James Version
In Context
10Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.
12I, wisdom, dwell in counsel, and I am inside learned thoughts.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you would excuse yourself by saying, ‘Which of us is able to cross the sea, and to carry it back to us, so that we may be able to hear and to do what has been instructed?’
Psalms 19:10O Lord, save the king, and hear us on the day that we will call upon you.
Proverbs 3:14Her acquisition is better than trading in silver, and her fruit is better than the first and purest gold.
Proverbs 16:16Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Matthew 16:26For how does it benefit a man, if he gains the whole world, yet truly suffers damage to his soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall… Read the whole commentary →