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Nothing you desire can compare with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom <i>is</i> better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For wisdom <i>is</i> better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things can not compare with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For wisdom is better than pearls; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can compare with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Wisdom is worth much more than precious jewels or anything else you desire." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because wisdom is better than jewels. Nothing you desire can equal it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For wisdom [is] better than rubies, "" Indeed, all delights are not comparable with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For better is wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For wisdom is good above pearls, and all delights shall not be made equal with her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />11For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than all that is most precious, and everything that is desirable cannot compare to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />[For Wisdom is better than corals, and no treasures can compare with her. ] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For wisdom is much better than fine gold; yea, she is better than precious stones, and nothing can be compared to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />"Because wisdom is better than refined gold and better than precious stones, and nothing compares to it.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than rubies, And all things desirable are not to be compared unto her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/8-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1360" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">The Excellence of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇāh (Adj-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is more precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/6443.htm" title="6443: mip·pə·nî·nîm (Prep-m:: N-fp) -- Corals. Or paniy; from the same as pen; probably a pearl.">than rubies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2656.htm" title="2656: ḥă·p̄ā·ṣîm (N-mp) -- Delight, pleasure. From chaphets; pleasure; hence desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence a matter.">you desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/7737.htm" title="7737: yiš·wū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to level, i.e. Equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust.">compares</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">with her.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-18.htm">Job 28:18</a></span><br />Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm">Proverbs 3:14-15</a></span><br />for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></span><br />How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a></span><br />The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:12</a></span><br />For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-11.htm">1 Kings 3:11-14</a></span><br />So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21</a></span><br />This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Philippians 3:8</a></span><br />More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.</p><p class="hdg">wisdom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm">Proverbs 3:14</a></b></br> For the merchandise of it <i>is</i> better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-5.htm">Proverbs 4:5-7</a></b></br> Get wisdom, get understanding: forget <i>it</i> not; neither decline from the words of my mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></b></br> How much better <i>is it</i> to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm">Better</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Comparable</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-18.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/psalms/106-24.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-25.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-25.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Rubies</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Better</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-2.htm">Comparable</a> <a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Compare</a> <a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-31.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-3.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Rubies</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">the fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">and evidence of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">The excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">the nature</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">the power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">the riches</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">and the eternity of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For wisdom is more precious than rubies</b><br>In biblical times, rubies were considered among the most valuable and rare gemstones, symbolizing wealth and beauty. The comparison of wisdom to rubies highlights its immense value and rarity. Wisdom, in this context, is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep, spiritual understanding and discernment that aligns with God's will. This echoes <a href="/job/28-18.htm">Job 28:18</a>, where wisdom is also valued above precious stones. The emphasis on wisdom's superiority over material wealth reflects the biblical theme that spiritual riches surpass earthly treasures, as seen in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where Jesus teaches about storing treasures in heaven.<p><b>and nothing you desire compares with her</b><br>This phrase underscores the incomparable worth of wisdom, suggesting that no earthly desire or possession can match its value. It invites believers to prioritize the pursuit of wisdom over all other ambitions or desires. This aligns with Solomon's request for wisdom over wealth or long life in <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-13</a>, which pleased God and resulted in Solomon receiving both wisdom and riches. The personification of wisdom as "her" connects to the broader biblical portrayal of wisdom as a noble and virtuous woman, as seen throughout <a href="/proverbs/8.htm">Proverbs 8</a>. This personification can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the embodiment of divine wisdom in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> and <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a>. The call to value wisdom above all else is a call to seek a deeper relationship with God, who is the source of all true wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, which he received from God. His writings often emphasize the value of wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>Personified in Proverbs as a woman calling out to people, wisdom is depicted as a divine attribute that is available to those who seek it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rubies.htm">Rubies</a></b><br>A precious gemstone, rubies symbolize wealth and material value. In this verse, they are used to illustrate the incomparable worth of wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, where wisdom literature was highly valued.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_marketplace.htm">The Marketplace</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the marketplace is often implied in Proverbs as a place of commerce and trade, where material wealth is pursued.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_incomparable_value_of_wisdom.htm">The Incomparable Value of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom is portrayed as more valuable than the most precious earthly treasures. This challenges us to prioritize spiritual understanding over material gain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Just as people diligently seek wealth, we are called to seek wisdom with the same fervor. This pursuit requires intentionality and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_as_a_divine_gift.htm">Wisdom as a Divine Gift</a></b><br>Wisdom is not merely human insight but a divine gift from God. We should approach God in prayer, asking for wisdom in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a></b><br>In every decision, big or small, wisdom should guide us. This means aligning our choices with God's principles and seeking His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_perspective.htm">The Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Earthly treasures are temporary, but wisdom has eternal significance. We should focus on what has lasting value in God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_intend_it_for_good.htm">What does 'More Precious Than Rubies' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'more_precious_than_rubies'.htm">What does "More Precious Than Rubies" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_wisdom_'she'_in_proverbs.htm">Why is Wisdom personified as 'she' in Proverbs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_life_advice_does_proverbs_give.htm">What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Rubies.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm" title="She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared to her.">Proverbs 3:15</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - (See <a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm">Proverbs 3:14, 15</a>, and notes.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/8-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֭כְמָה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is more precious</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than rubies,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפְּנִינִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pə·nî·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6443.htm">Strong's 6443: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pearl</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and nothing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you desire</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲ֝פָצִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·p̄ā·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2656.htm">Strong's 2656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">compares</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽשְׁווּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·wū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7737.htm">Strong's 7737: </a> </span><span class="str2">To level, equalize, to resemble, to adjust</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with her.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/8-11.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies (Prov. 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