Verse Comparison: Proverbs 8:11
American Standard Version
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
Wisdom is worth much more than precious jewels or anything else you desire."
Darby English Version
for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.
Good News Bible
"I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me.
King James Version
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
New American Standard Bible
"For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
New International Version
for wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
New King James Version
For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For wisdom proves more valuable than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
Revised Standard Version
for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
Young's Literal Translation
For better `is' wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.
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