Proverbs 8:11

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

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Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold; yea, above fine gold.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?