Proverbs 8:11
For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
10Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold.
12I, wisdom, inhabit shrewdness,—and, the knowledge of sagacious things, I gain.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it, over the sea,—that thou shouldest say, Who will pass over for us to the other side of the sea, that he may fetch it for us, that we may hear it, and do it?
Psalms 19:10More desirable, than gold, yea than much fine gold, Sweeter, also than honey, or than droppings from the comb.
Proverbs 3:14For better is her merchandise, than the merchandise of silver, yea, than gold, her increase;
Proverbs 16:16To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
Matthew 16:26For what shall a man be profited, though, the whole world, he gain, and, his life, he forfeit? Or what shall 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 →