Proverbs 8:11

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 28:15-19 : 15 Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 16 It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. 18 Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls. 19 The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.
  • Ps 19:10 : 10 They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Prov 20:15 : 15 There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things– indeed, I regard them as dung!– that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ’s faithfulness– a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ’s faithfulness.
  • Prov 4:5-7 : 5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13-16
    4 verses
    85%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    82%

    9All of them are clear to the discerning and upright to those who find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    82%

    15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

    16It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

    17Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

    18Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

    19The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 16:16
    80%

    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 8:12
    79%

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

  • Prov 20:15
    78%

    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    77%

    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

    12For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

    13Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

  • Prov 8:1
    74%

    1The Appeal of Wisdom Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

  • Prov 2:4
    74%

    4if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

  • Ps 19:10
    74%

    10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

  • Eccl 7:19
    73%

    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Prov 31:10
    73%

    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

  • Prov 2:10
    73%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

  • Prov 19:8
    73%

    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 4:5
    72%

    5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Eccl 9:16
    72%

    16So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man’s wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

  • Prov 24:14
    72%

    14Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 8:14
    71%

    14Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

  • Prov 11:22
    71%

    22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

  • Eccl 2:13
    71%

    13I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Eccl 1:16
    71%

    16Futility of Secular Wisdom I thought to myself,“I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge.”

  • Eccl 9:18
    71%

    18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

  • Eccl 6:9
    71%

    9It is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one’s heart always to crave more. This continual longing is futile– like chasing the wind.

  • Prov 2:6
    71%

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Eccl 1:18
    71%

    18For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache.

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

    11God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”