Proverbs 8:11


“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

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

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

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,

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Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Wisdom

Proverbs 3:14

For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 4:5

“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 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
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].
Job 28:15

“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.
Psalm 119:127

Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold,
Yes, more than refined gold.
Matthew 16:26
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
Philippians 3:8
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,

General references

Proverbs 3:14

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.