Proverbs 8:11

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 28:15-19 : 15 It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price. 16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, 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, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
  • Prov 20:15 : 15 There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of 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. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth. 6 Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13-16
    4 verses
    85%

    13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

    14 For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

    15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

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

  • Prov 8:9-10
    2 verses
    82%

    9 They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

    10 Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    82%

    15 It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.

    16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

    17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, 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 Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 16:16
    80%

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

  • Prov 8:12
    79%

    12 "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7 Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

    8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.

  • Prov 20:15
    78%

    15 There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    77%

    11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.

    12 For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

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

    13 Man doesn't know its price; Neither is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    75%

    18 With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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

  • Prov 8:1
    74%

    1 Doesn't wisdom cry out? Doesn't 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 extract of the honeycomb.

  • Eccl 7:19
    73%

    19 Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

  • Prov 22:1
    73%

    1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

  • Prov 31:10
    73%

    10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

  • Prov 2:10
    73%

    10 For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be 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. Don't forget, neither swerve 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 discern the words of understanding;

    3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

  • Prov 24:14
    72%

    14 so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 8:14
    71%

    14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.

  • Prov 11:22
    71%

    22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

  • Eccl 2:13
    71%

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

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

    20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

  • Eccl 1:16
    71%

    16 I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above 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 the desire. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.

  • Prov 2:6
    71%

    6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes 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 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, 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. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like."