Proverbs 8:11
For better [is] wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
10Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
12I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:13And it [is] not beyond the sea, — saying, Who doth pass over for us beyond the sea, and doth take it for us, and doth cause us to hear it — that we may do it?
Psalms 19:10They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.
Proverbs 3:14For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.
Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
Matthew 16:26for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? or what shall a man give as an 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 →