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Proverbs 8:10-12
English Standard Version
Proverbs 8:10-12
English Standard Version
10 (A)Take my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 (B)for wisdom is better than jewels,
and (C)all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
and I find knowledge and (D)discretion.
Proverbs 8:10-12
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 8:10-12
New American Standard Bible
10 Accept my (A)instruction and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold.
11 For wisdom is (B)better than [a]jewels;
And (C)all desirable things cannot compare with her.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:11 Lit corals
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
Complete Jewish Bible
Proverbs 8:10-12
Complete Jewish Bible
10 Receive my instruction, rather than silver;
knowledge, rather than the finest gold.
11 For wisdom is better than pearls;
nothing you want can compare with her.
12 “I, wisdom, live together with caution;
I attain knowledge and discretion.
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