Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
10Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.
12I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, saying, Who will go over for us to the other side of the sea, and take it for us, and make it audible to us, and we will do it?
Psalms 19:10O Lord, save the king: and hear us in whatever day we call upon thee.
Proverbs 3:14For it is better to traffic for her, than for treasures of gold and silver.
Proverbs 16:16The + 16:16 Or, Abodes. Comp. Heb. See Luke 13. 35.brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.
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 →