Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. New Living Translation For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. English Standard Version for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. Berean Standard Bible For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. King James Bible For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. New King James Version For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. New American Standard Bible “For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. NASB 1995 “For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. NASB 1977 “For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things can not compare with her. Legacy Standard Bible For wisdom is better than pearls; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. Amplified Bible For wisdom is better than rubies; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. Christian Standard Bible For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it. Holman Christian Standard Bible For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can compare with it. American Standard Version For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it. Contemporary English Version Wisdom is worth much more than precious jewels or anything else you desire." English Revised Version For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her. GOD'S WORD® Translation because wisdom is better than jewels. Nothing you desire can equal it. Good News Translation "I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me. International Standard Version because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it." Majority Standard Bible For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. NET Bible For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her. New Heart English Bible For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it. Webster's Bible Translation For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. World English Bible For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor wisdom [is] better than rubies, "" Indeed, all delights are not comparable with it. Young's Literal Translation For better is wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it. Smith's Literal Translation For wisdom is good above pearls, and all delights shall not be made equal with her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible11For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to Catholic Public Domain Version For wisdom is better than all that is most precious, and everything that is desirable cannot compare to her. New American Bible [For Wisdom is better than corals, and no treasures can compare with her. ] New Revised Standard Version for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor wisdom is much better than fine gold; yea, she is better than precious stones, and nothing can be compared to her. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated "Because wisdom is better than refined gold and better than precious stones, and nothing compares to it.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For wisdom is better than rubies, And all things desirable are not to be compared unto her. Brenton Septuagint Translation For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. 12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.… Cross References Job 28:18 Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. Proverbs 3:14-15 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Psalm 119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. 1 Kings 3:11-14 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. ... Luke 12:21 This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.” Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Treasury of Scripture For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. wisdom Proverbs 3:14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. Proverbs 4:5-7 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth… Proverbs 16:16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! Jump to Previous Better Comparable Compare Compared Comparison Delights Desirable Desire Desired Equal Jewels Precious Rubies WisdomJump to Next Better Comparable Compare Compared Comparison Delights Desirable Desire Desired Equal Jewels Precious Rubies WisdomProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings For wisdom The Hebrew word for "wisdom" here is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which encompasses not only knowledge but also the skillful application of knowledge in daily life. In the biblical context, wisdom is often personified and is seen as a divine attribute, reflecting God's character and His creative order. Wisdom is foundational to a life that honors God, guiding believers in making choices that align with His will. is more precious than rubies and nothing you desire compares with her Inspirational Discussion Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction wisdom חָ֭כְמָה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom is more precious טוֹבָ֣ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good than rubies, מִפְּנִינִ֑ים (mip·pə·nî·nîm) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6443: A pearl and nothing וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you desire חֲ֝פָצִ֗ים (ḥă·p̄ā·ṣîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter compares יִֽשְׁווּ־ (yiš·wū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7737: To level, equalize, to resemble, to adjust with her. בָֽהּ׃ (ḇāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Proverbs 8:11 NIVProverbs 8:11 NLT Proverbs 8:11 ESV Proverbs 8:11 NASB Proverbs 8:11 KJV Proverbs 8:11 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:11 French Bible Proverbs 8:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies (Prov. 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