Proverbs 8:11

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.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 28:15-19 : 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
  • Ps 19:10 : 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
  • Prov 20:15 : 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
  • Prov 4:5-7 : 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13-16
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    13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  • Prov 8:9-10
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    9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Job 28:15-20
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    82%

    15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

    16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

    17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

    18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

    19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 16:16
    80%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  • Prov 8:12
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    12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

  • Prov 4:7-8
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    7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

    8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
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    11Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

    12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

  • Job 28:12-13
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    75%

    12But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

    13Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 8:18-19
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    18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

  • Prov 8:1
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    1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

  • Prov 2:4
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    4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

  • Ps 19:10
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    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 31:10
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    10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

  • Prov 2:10
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    10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 19:8
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    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 4:5
    72%

    5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

  • Eccl 9:16
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    16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

    3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

  • Prov 24:14
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    14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Prov 8:14
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    14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

  • Prov 11:22
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    22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

  • Eccl 2:13
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    13Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Eccl 1:16
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    16I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

  • Eccl 9:18
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    18Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

  • Eccl 6:9
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    9Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  • Eccl 1:18
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    18For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

  • 2 Chr 1:11-12
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    11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

    12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.