Bible verse
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
Proverbs 8:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 8.
7 For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.
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.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;
KJV
For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
ASV
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
ERV
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.
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