Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is more valuable than rubies; everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
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10Choose my instruction over silver; choose knowledge over pure gold.
12I, wisdom, am at home with good decisions. I know how to find knowledge and discernment.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13It's not across the ocean so you have to ask, “Who is going to cross the ocean to get it for us and let us know what it says so we can obey it?”
Psalms 19:10They are more to be valued than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, even the purest honey coming straight from the honeycomb.
Proverbs 3:14for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
Proverbs 16:16Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
Matthew 16:26What benefit is it for you to gain the whole world, yet lose your life? What would you give in exchange for your life?
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 →