Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies. 2 All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it. 1
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10Receive my instruction rather than silver; 2 knowledge rather than choice gold. 1
12“I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. 2 Find out knowledge and discretion. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will go + 30:13. (12-13) Quoted in Rom 10:6-7 over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may that we may sh'ma ·hear obey· it, so it, so we may do it?”
Psalms 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; 2 sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. 1
Proverbs 3:14For her good profit is better than getting silver, 2 and her teshuvah ·complete return· is better than fine gold. 1
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! 2 Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 1
Matthew 16:26For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in 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 →