Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."
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.
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.
Amplified
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
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 Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold, 11 because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it." 12 "I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.
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Cross References
Job 28:15-19
You can't buy it with gold, and its value cannot be calculated in silver.
Psalm 19:10
They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
Proverbs 3:14-15
because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Psalm 119:127
I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.
Proverbs 4:5-7
Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget or turn aside from the words of my mouth!
Proverbs 20:15
There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Matthew 16:26
because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
Philippians 3:8-9
What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah