Proverbs 8:11 nasb — "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

NASB

""For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her."

— Proverbs 8:11, NASB

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Proverbs 8 — Context

8

"All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

9

"They are all straightforward to him who understands, And right to those who find knowledge.

10

"Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

11

"For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

12

"I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And I find knowledge and discretion.

13

"The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverted mouth, I hate.

14

"Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.

Proverbs 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:11 say?
Proverbs 8:11 in the NASB reads: “"For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.”
Where is Proverbs 8:11 in the Bible?
Proverbs 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 11.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 8:11.
What translation should I read Proverbs 8:11 in?
Proverbs 8:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 8:11?
Proverbs 8:11 reads (NASB): “"For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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