Proverbs 8:11

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Job 28:15-19 : 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor shall silver be weighed for its price. 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, nor can it be exchanged 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, nor shall it be valued with pure gold.
  • Ps 19:10 : 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For its merchandise is better than the merchandise of silver, and its gain than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared to her.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather 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 profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Indeed, I count all things as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:
  • Prov 4:5-7 : 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: do not forget it; neither turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you: love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting, get understanding.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, yes, than 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 finds wisdom, and the man that gains understanding.

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

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

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

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    82%

    9 They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who 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 bought with gold, nor shall silver be weighed for its price.

    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, nor can it be exchanged 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, nor shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20 From where then comes 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 choose understanding rather 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 your getting, get understanding.

    8 Exalt her, and she will promote you: she will bring you to honor, when you 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 those who see the sun.

    12 For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who 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 does not know its value; nor is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18 Riches and honor are with me; yes, enduring riches and righteousness.

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

  • Prov 8:1
    74%

    1 Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding raise her voice?

  • Prov 2:4
    74%

    4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;

  • Ps 19:10
    74%

    10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  • Eccl 7:19
    73%

    19 Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men in the city.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 31:10
    73%

    10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies.

  • Prov 2:10
    73%

    10 When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul;

  • Prov 19:8
    73%

    8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 4:5
    72%

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

  • Eccl 9:16
    72%

    16 Then I said, 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 to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your 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 lovely woman without discretion.

  • Eccl 2:13
    71%

    13 Then I saw that wisdom excels folly just as light excels darkness.

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

    20 There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends it up.

  • Eccl 1:16
    71%

    16 I communed with my own heart, saying, Look, I have attained great stature, and gained more wisdom than all who were before me in Jerusalem: yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

  • Eccl 9:18
    71%

    18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

  • Eccl 6:9
    71%

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

  • Prov 2:6
    71%

    6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Eccl 1:18
    71%

    18 For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

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

    11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of your enemies, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:

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