Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than pearls, And no precious things are to be compared with her.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10Receive my instruction, and not silver. And knowledge rather than choice gold!
12“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out the knowledge of sagacious counsels.
Cross References
Psalms 19:10More precious are they than gold; yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
Proverbs 3:14For the profit thereof is greater than that of silver, And the gain thereof than that of fine gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Matthew 16:26For what will a man be profited, if be gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give as an exchange for his 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 →