Proverbs 8:11–12
Proverbs 8:11–12 — The New International Version (NIV)
11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — English Standard Version (ESV)
11 for wisdom is better than jewels,
and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
and I find knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
11 For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12 I wisdom dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — New Living Translation (NLT)
11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.
Nothing you desire can compare with it.
12 “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.
I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
11 For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
And find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — New Century Version (NCV)
11 Wisdom is more precious than rubies.
Nothing you could want is equal to it.
12 “I am wisdom, and I have good judgment.
I also have knowledge and good sense.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — American Standard Version (ASV)
11 For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
12 I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling,
And find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
11 for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.
12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
11 because wisdom is better than jewels.
Nothing you desire can equal it.
12 “I, Wisdom, live with insight,
and I acquire knowledge and foresight.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
11 For wisdom is better than jewels,
and nothing desirable can compare with it.
12 I, Wisdom, share a home with shrewdness
and have knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
11 for wisdom is better than jewels,
and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
12 I, wisdom, live with prudence,
and I attain knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
11 For wisdom is better than jewels,
and all desires shall not compare with her.
12 I, wisdom, live with prudence,
and I find knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:11–12 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
11 Wisdom is worth more than rubies.
Nothing you want can compare with her.
12 “I, wisdom, live together with understanding.
I have knowledge and good sense.