Proverbs 8:11

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.

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  • 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)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 3:13-16
    4 verses
    85%

    13 ¶ Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.

    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.

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

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    82%

    9 They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

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

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    82%

    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.

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

  • Prov 16:16
    80%

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

  • Prov 8:12
    79%

    12 ¶ I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7 Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

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

  • Prov 20:15
    78%

    15 ¶ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    77%

    11 ¶ Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.

    12 For 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
    2 verses
    75%

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

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

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18 Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness.

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

  • Prov 8:1
    74%

    1 ¶ Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

  • Prov 2:4
    74%

    4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures;

  • Ps 19:10
    74%

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

  • Eccl 7:19
    73%

    19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1 ¶ A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 31:10
    73%

    10 ¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

  • Prov 2:10
    73%

    10 ¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 19:8
    73%

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

  • Prov 4:5
    72%

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

  • Eccl 9:16
    72%

    16 Then 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
    2 verses
    72%

    2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

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

  • Prov 24:14
    72%

    14 So [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
    71%

    14 Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.

  • Prov 11:22
    71%

    22 ¶ [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion.

  • Eccl 2:13
    71%

    13 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

    20 ¶ [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Eccl 1:16
    71%

    16 I 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
    71%

    18 Wisdom [is] better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

  • Eccl 6:9
    71%

    9 Better [is] the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this [is] also vanity and vexation of spirit.

  • Prov 2:6
    71%

    6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

  • Eccl 1:18
    71%

    18 For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

  • 2 Chr 1:11-12
    2 verses
    70%

    11 And 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:

    12 Wisdom 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.