Proverbs 8:11

For Wisdom is better than jewels; 1 no treasure is equal to her. 1

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For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

In Context

10Acquire my instruction rather than silver; 1 acquire knowledge rather than pure gold. 1

12I, Wisdom, live with Prudence, 1 and I possess knowledge and discretion. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, so that you should have to say, 'Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us and make us to hear it, so that we may do it?'

Psalms 19:10They are of greater value than gold, even more than much fine gold; 1 they are sweeter than honey and the dripping honey from the honeycomb. 1

Proverbs 3:14What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return 1 and its profit is better than gold. 1

Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. 1 To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. 1

Matthew 16:26For what does it profit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? What can a person 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 →

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