11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
11 for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
11 For Wisdom is better than all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.
11 For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:11
Commentary on Proverbs 8:1-11
(Read Proverbs 8:1-11)
The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.