Proverbs 8:11

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

DBY DBY

for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

YLT YLT

For better `is' wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.