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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 8) Proverbs 8:11 KJV
"For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it."
Proverbs Chapter 8, Verse 11
Proverbs 8:11 in Context (Verses 8–14 KJV)
8
All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.*
9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.*
13
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.