Proverbs 8:11
The Excellence of Wisdom
10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
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Berean Standard Bible
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
American Standard Version (1901)
For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
Bible in Basic English
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
Douay-Rheims 1899
For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to it.
Free Bible Version
For wisdom is more valuable than rubies; everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
Geneva Bible 1599
For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.
King James (Authorized) Version
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
One Unity Resource Bible
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
Translation for Translators
because wisdom is more valuable than jewels.
Nothing that you desire is as valuable as being wise.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For Wisdom is better than jewels;
no treasure is equal to her.
Noah Webster Bible
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
World English Bible
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
Young's Literal Translation
For better [is] wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.