Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than all riches most precious (or For wisdom is better than all of the most precious riches); and all desirable thing may not be comparisoned thereto.

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10Take ye my chastising, and not money, (or Receive, or accept, my discipline, and not money); choose ye teaching, more than treasure.

12I, wisdom, dwell in counsel (or live in good advice); and I am among learned thoughts.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 30:13neither it is set beyond the sea, that thou complain, and say, Who of us may pass over the sea, and bring it hither to us, that we may hear, and do that that is commanded to us? (nor is it set beyond the sea, so that thou can complain, and say, Who of us shall cross over the sea, and bring it back here to us, so that we can hear it, and do what is commanded to us?)

Psalms 19:10Desirable more than gold, and a stone much precious; and sweeter than honey and honeycomb. ( They be more desirable than gold, or very precious stones; and sweeter than honey from a honeycomb.)

Proverbs 3:14The getting thereof is better than the merchandise of gold and of silver; the fruits thereof be the first and the cleanest.

Proverbs 16:16Wield thou wisdom, for it is better than gold; and get thou prudence, for it is preciouser than silver. (Possess thou wisdom, for it is better than gold; and get thou prudence, for it is more precious than silver.)

Matthew 16:26For what profiteth it to a man [or Soothly what profiteth to a man], if he win all the world, and suffer impairing of his soul? or what (ex)changing shall a man give 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 →

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