Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:11

BSB

For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

AKJV

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

CPDV

For wisdom is better than all that is most precious, and everything that is desirable cannot compare to her.

ERV

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.

NHEB

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

SMT

For wisdom is good above pearls, and all delights shall not be made equal with her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 8:11

ForwisdomH2451Noun FeminineisbetterH2896thanrubiesH6443Noun MasculineandallthethingsthatmaybedesiredH2656Noun MasculinearenottobecomparedH7737Verbtoit

Commentary for Proverbs 8:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 8:11

Summary

Wisdom exceeds all material treasures

Event

Wisdom declares ultimate superiority

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC