11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Other Translations of Proverbs 8:11

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

11 for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

The Message

11 For Wisdom is better than all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.

New King James Version

11 For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.

New Living Translation

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.

16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Other Translations of Proverbs 3:16

King James Version

16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

English Standard Version

16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

The Message

16 With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition.

New King James Version

16 Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.

New Living Translation

16 She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 3:16

Commentary on Proverbs 3:13-20

(Read Proverbs 3:13-20)

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness, and our paths peace, for his are so; but we too often step aside from them, to our own hurt and grief. Christ is that Wisdom, by whom the worlds were made, and still are in being; happy are those to whom he is made of God wisdom. He has wherewithal to make good all his promises.