Proverbs 8:11

11 Wisdom is more precious than rubies. Nothing you could want is equal to it.

Proverbs 8:11 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom [is] better than rubies
A sort of precious stones: or, "than precious stones" ^F26 in general; so the Targum and Septuagint, Arabic and Syriac versions; even than all of them, as the Vulgate Latin version; or, than "pearls" ^F1, or "carbuncles" ^F2: there are none equal to it, nor is it to be procured by them; see ( Job 28:16-19 ) ;

and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it;
(See Gill on Proverbs 3:15).

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FOOTNOTES:

F26 (Mynynpm) "gemmis", Baynus; "prae gemmis politis", Schultens.
F1 "Margaritas", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Mercerus, Gejerus, Michaelis; "unionibus", Cocceius.
F2 "Carbunculis", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.

Proverbs 8:11 In-Context

9 People with good sense know what I say is true; and those with knowledge know my words are right.

10 Choose my teachings instead of silver, and knowledge rather than the finest gold.

11 Wisdom is more precious than rubies. Nothing you could want is equal to it.

12 "I am wisdom, and I am smart. I also have knowledge and good sense.

13 If you respect the Lord, you will also hate evil. I hate pride and bragging, evil ways and lies.