Parallel Verses
Amplified
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Holman Bible
and nothing desirable can compare with it.
International Standard Version
because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."
A Conservative Version
For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to 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.
Bible in Basic English
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
Darby Translation
for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.
Julia Smith Translation
For wisdom is good above pearls, and all delights shall not be made equal with her.
King James 2000
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all desires shall not compare with her.
Modern King James verseion
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
For better is wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.
Themes
Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
10
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 28:15-19
“It cannot be obtained for pure gold,
Nor can silver be weighed as its price.
Psalm 19:10
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Proverbs 3:14-15
For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold,
Yes, more than refined gold.
Proverbs 4:5-7
“Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!
Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Matthew 16:26
Philippians 3:8-9
But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,