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Proverbs 8:10-12
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 8:10-12
Contemporary English Version
10 Let instruction and knowledge
mean more to you than silver
or the finest gold.
11 (A) Wisdom is worth much more
than precious jewels
or anything else you desire.”
Wisdom Speaks
12 I am Wisdom[a]—Common Sense
is my closest friend;
I possess knowledge
and sound judgment.
Footnotes
- 8.12 Wisdom: See the note at 1.20.
Proverbs 8:10-12
New International Version
Proverbs 8:10-12
New International Version
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold,(A)
11 for wisdom is more precious(B) than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
I possess knowledge and discretion.(D)
Proverbs 8:10-12
King James Version
Proverbs 8:10-12
King James Version
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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.
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