'Rubies' in the Bible
“No mention of coral and crystal can be made;For the possession of wisdom is even above [that of] rubies or pearls.
She is more precious than rubies;And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].
“For wisdom is better than rubies;And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
“And I will make your battlements of rubies,And your gates of [shining] beryl stones,And all your [barrier] walls of precious stones.
Her princes were purer than snow,They were whiter than milk [in appearance];They were more ruddy in body than rubies,Their polishing was like lapis lazuli (sapphire).
Aram traded with you because of the abundance of the goods you made. They paid for your merchandise with emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies.