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Selected Verse: Proverbs 8:11 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 8:11 |
Strong Concordance |
For wisdom [02451] is better [02896] than rubies [06443]; and all the things that may be desired [02656] are not to be compared [07737] to it. |
| |
King James |
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| (Compare Pro 3:14-15). |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Wisdom is better than rubies - See on Pro 3:15 (note). |
14 For the merchandise [05504] of it is better [02896] than the merchandise [05505] of silver [03701], and the gain [08393] thereof than fine gold [02742].
15 She is more precious [03368] than rubies [06443]: and all the things thou canst desire [02656] are not to be compared [07737] unto her.
15 She is more precious [03368] than rubies [06443]: and all the things thou canst desire [02656] are not to be compared [07737] unto her.