10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:10–12
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Proverbs 16:15–17
15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. 16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. 17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way prote…
Proverbs 3:13–15
13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
Sirach 51:27–29
27 See with your eyes how I labored just a little and found for myself much rest. (WEB) 28 Get instruction with a great sum of silver, and gain much gold by her. (WEB) 29 May your soul rejoice in his mercy, and may you all not be put to shame in praising him. (WEB)
Proverbs 4:6–8
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Proverbs 20:14–16
14 “Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats. 15 There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. 16 Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
Proverbs 2:3–5
3 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, 5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:10–12
10 I loved her more than health and beauty, and I chose to have her rather than light, because her bright shining is never laid to sleep. (WEB) 11 All good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches are in her hands. (WEB) 12 And I rejoiced over them all because wisdom lead… (WEB)
Proverbs 8:17–19
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
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