Verse 11

For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  For visdom er mer verdifull enn perler, og ingen skatter kan sammenlignes med henne.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner, og alt du kan ønske deg, kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Norsk King James

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner; og alt mennesker kan ønske seg, kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  For visdom er bedre enn perler, og alt du måtte ønske, kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  For visdom er bedre enn perler, og ingen skatter kan måle seg med den.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner; og alt som kan ønskes kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner, og ingenting som kan begjæres, kan måle seg med den.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner; og alt som kan ønskes kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  For visdom er bedre enn perler, og ingen skatter kan måle seg med henne.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  For visdom er bedre enn perler, og ingenting av det du ønsker, kan sammenlignes med henne.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Thi Viisdom er bedre end Perler, og alle de Ting, man haver Lyst til, kunne ikke lignes ved den.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV 1769 norsk

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner, og alt du kan begjære kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired cannot compare to it.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner. Alle ting som kan ønskes, kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner, Og alle lyster kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  For visdom er bedre enn rubiner; og alt som kan ønskes, kan ikke sammenlignes med den.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  For visdom er bedre enn edelstener, og alt som kan ønskes er ingenting sammenlignet med henne.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  For wysdome is more worth then precious stones, yee all the thinges that thou cast desyre, are not to be compared vnto it.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For wysdome is more worth then pretious stones, yea all thinges that thou canst desire, may not be compared vnto it.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  For better `is' wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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 (1941)

  For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

• World English Bible (2000)

  For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

Referenced Verses

• Job 28:15-19 : 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
• Ps 19:10 : 10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous.
• Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.
• Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
• Prov 20:15 : 15 There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.
• Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
• Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Indeed, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them garbage, in order that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
• Prov 4:5-7 : 5 Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you. 7 Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.
• Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore, I love Your commandments more than gold, even pure gold.