Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’
Psalms 19:10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Proverbs 3:14for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Matthew 16:26What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can 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 →