Proverbs 8:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:11 — KJV
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
— Proverbs 8:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:11
“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:11: than, rubies, things
“Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:11: better, than, may
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. seem...: Heb. be good in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:11: better, than, may
“Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage. Abana: or, Amana”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:11: better, than, may
“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. wisely: Heb. out of wisdom”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:11: wisdom, better, than
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