Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of ingenious inventions.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldst say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it?
Psalms 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.
Proverbs 3:14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver?
Matthew 16:26For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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 →