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Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
Proverbs 8:11 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 8:11 in other translations
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
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In context
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
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.
11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
12 "I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
14 Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
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