Proverbs 8:11 - Catholic Public Domain Version For wisdom is better than all that is most precious, and everything that is desirable cannot compare to her. 更多版本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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For skillful and godly Wisdom is better than rubies or pearls, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. [Job 28:15; Ps. 19:10; 119:127.] American Standard Version (1901) For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it. Common English Bible Wisdom is better than pearls; nothing is more delightful than she. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to it. English Standard Version 2016 for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. |
Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.
Who shall find a strong woman? Far away, and from the furthest parts, is her price.
You should not say: "What do you think is the reason that the former times were better than they are now?" For this type of question is foolish.
For how does it benefit a man, if he gains the whole world, yet truly suffers damage to his soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you would excuse yourself by saying, 'Which of us is able to cross the sea, and to carry it back to us, so that we may be able to hear and to do what has been instructed?'