Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 8:11
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Berean Standard Bible
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 8
9 They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.
10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
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